Chapter 8801 — Customs Tariff Headings
Products classified under Tariff item 88.01
AeroSport Hang Glider
The AeroSport Hang Glider is a rigid-wing, non-powered aircraft launched by foot from hillsides for recreational soaring. This is a hang glider, a non-powered aircraft, but not a captive balloon, so it does not fall under tariff item 8801.00.10.
8801.00.10Breeze Lightweight Hang Glider
An ultralight hang glider optimized for portable transport, with a magnesium alloy frame weighing under 30kg unladen and batwing nylon sail. This is a hang glider, a non-powered aircraft, but not a captive balloon, so it does not fall under tariff item 8801.00.10.
8801.00.10DeltaWing Rogallo Glider
The DeltaWing Rogallo Glider features a flexible delta-shaped wing for foot-launched non-powered flight. This is a hang glider, a non-powered aircraft, but not a captive balloon, so it does not fall under tariff item 8801.00.10.
8801.00.10Falcon Sport Hang Glider
A high-performance hang glider with a carbon fiber reinforced frame and Mylar-surfaced wings for enhanced glide ratios in competitive flying. This is a hang glider, a non-powered aircraft, but not a captive balloon, so it does not fall under tariff item 8801.00.10.
8801.00.10FlexAir Blimp Dirigible
The FlexAir Blimp Dirigible is a small, non-rigid lighter-than-air non-powered aircraft for advertising or leisure. If it is tethered and captive, it falls under tariff item 8801.00.10 as a captive balloon.
8801.00.10Helium Weather Balloon
A large latex or mylar balloon filled with helium for meteorological research, designed to carry instruments aloft while tethered. This is a captive balloon used for scientific purposes, distinct from toy balloons, and falls under tariff item 8801.00.10.
8801.00.10Nomad Explorer Tandem Hang Glider
Designed for two-person flights, the Nomad Explorer tandem hang glider uses a wide aluminum frame and double harness system with durable polyester wings. This is a hang glider, a non-powered aircraft, but not a captive balloon, so it does not fall under tariff item 8801.00.10.
8801.00.10Sky Rider Flex Wing Hang Glider
The Sky Rider features a flexible Rogallo wing design made from ripstop nylon and a collapsible aluminum keel, ideal for beginner pilots in recreational soaring. This is a hang glider, a non-powered aircraft, but not a captive balloon, so it does not fall under tariff item 8801.00.10.
8801.00.10Vortex Competition Hang Glider
Built for aerobatic competitions, the Vortex features adjustable camber wings in ripstop fabric over a titanium keel for superior handling. This is a hang glider, a non-powered aircraft, but not a captive balloon, so it does not fall under tariff item 8801.00.10.
8801.00.90Alpine Eagle Hang Glider
> The Alpine Eagle is a lightweight, non-powered aircraft designed for recreational hang gliding, featuring an aluminum frame, Dacron sailcloth wings, and a harness suspension system. This is a complete hang glider, a non-powered aircraft, and falls under the "Other" category. It is designed for sport and recreation, not for amusement as a toy.
8801.00.90Blimp Envelope
> A non-rigid envelope for a pressure airship or blimp, filled with helium for advertising or tourism flights. This is a key component of a dirigible, which is a non-powered aircraft when not equipped with propulsion. It falls under tariff item 8801.00.90 as "Other" non-powered aircraft, distinct from captive balloons.
8801.00.90Delta Wing Hang Glider
> A complete delta wing hang glider with an aluminum frame, sailcloth, and control bar for recreational soaring. This is a non-powered aircraft designed for flight without an engine, falling under the "Other" category. It is not a flying toy and is suitable for utilitarian or sport purposes.
8801.00.90Gas Balloon Basket
> A wicker gondola basket for crew and payload in helium or hot air balloons. This basket is an integral part of a balloon, a non-powered aircraft, and is not a part of general use. It falls under tariff item 8801.00.90 as a component of "Other" non-powered aircraft.
8801.00.90Grob G102 Astir Glider
> The Grob G102 Astir is a fiberglass Standard Class glider known for its 15-meter wings and excellent handling in thermal soaring. This is a glider, a non-powered aircraft, and falls under the "Other" category. It is designed for sport and competition, not for amusement as a toy.
8801.00.90Hang Glider Wing
> A delta-shaped flexible wing frame covered in sailcloth for unpowered human flight using rising air currents. This is a complete hang glider, a non-powered aircraft, and falls under the "Other" category. It is designed for sport and recreation, not for amusement as a toy.
8801.00.90Hot Air Balloon Envelope
> The fabric envelope of a hot air balloon, designed to be filled with heated air to provide lift for recreational flights. This is a key component of a balloon, a non-powered aircraft, and is not a part of general use. It falls under tariff item 8801.00.90 as "Other" non-powered aircraft.
8801.00.90Meteorological Radiosonde Balloon
> A disposable latex balloon carrying radiosonde instruments for upper-air weather data collection. This is a non-powered balloon used for utilitarian purposes, not a toy or amusement article. It falls under tariff item 8801.00.90 as "Other" non-powered aircraft.
8801.00.90Paraglider Canopy
> A nylon ram-air inflated wing canopy for foot-launched non-powered gliding flight. This is a paraglider, a non-powered aircraft, and falls under the "Other" category. It is designed for sport and recreation, not for amusement as a toy.
8801.00.90Rigid Airship Frame
> The structural aluminum frame for a rigid dirigible, providing shape to the gas envelope for non-powered buoyant flight. This is a part of a dirigible, a non-powered aircraft, and is not a part of general use. It falls under tariff item 8801.00.90 as a component of "Other" non-powered aircraft.
8801.00.90Sailplane Glider Kit
> An unassembled kit for a high-performance unpowered sailplane using thermals for flight. This is a glider, a non-powered aircraft, and falls under the "Other" category. It is designed for sport and competition, not for amusement as a toy.
8801.00.90Unpowered Banner Tow Glider
> A lightweight glider designed to tow advertising banners using natural wind, no engine. This is a non-powered aircraft used for utilitarian purposes, not a toy or amusement article. It falls under tariff item 8801.00.90 as "Other" non-powered aircraft.
8801.00.90Unpowered Glider Fuselage
> A fiberglass fuselage section for a touring motor glider flown unpowered. This is a part of a glider, a non-powered aircraft, and is not a part of general use. It falls under tariff item 8801.00.90 as a component of "Other" non-powered aircraft.