Alpine Eagle Hang Glider from China

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. It falls under HTS 8801.00.00.10 as a hang glider, which is specifically defined as a non-powered aircraft relying on aerodynamic lift and pilot control via body weight shifting. No engine or motor is present, distinguishing it from powered ultralights.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Verify the glider's unladen weight and confirm it meets non-powered aircraft criteria to avoid reclassification as recreational equipment under Chapter 95

Obtain FAA or equivalent certification documents proving it's an aircraft, not a toy or kite, for smooth customs clearance

Declare as a complete hang glider assembly; partial frames may shift to parts under 8803, increasing scrutiny