Analysis
HTS 8807.90.30 covers parts of communications satellites under heading 8807 (parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806).
There is no general-rate duty on this line, which puts it with roughly 96% of the 28 tariff lines in chapter 88 that are also free. Chapter 99 measures such as Section 301 or 232 can still apply on top, depending on where the goods come from.
The other lines in the same group are 8807.10.00 (propellers and rotors and parts thereof, duty-free), 8807.20.00 (undercarriages and parts thereof, duty-free), 8807.30.00 (parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806: other parts…, duty-free) and 8807.90.90 (other: other, duty-free).
Census statistics map these goods to NAICS 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), an industry of 645 US establishments employing 52,536 people, the industry a domestic producer of these goods reports under.
All 4 neighbouring lines carry the same duty-free rate, so a borderline choice between them changes the statistics reported, not the duty paid.
The general rate of Free has not changed in any edition of the schedule since Jan 2023.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8807.10.00 | Propellers and rotors and parts thereof | Free |
| 8807.20.00 | Undercarriages and parts thereof | Free |
| 8807.30.00 | Parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806: other parts of airplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft | Free |
| 8807.90.90 | Other: other | Free |