Breeze Lightweight Hang Glider from China
The Breeze is an ultralight hang glider optimized for portable transport, with a magnesium alloy frame weighing under 30kg unladen and batwing nylon sail. Falls under HTS 8801.00.00.10 as a hang glider, defined as non-powered in the balloons/gliders hierarchy. Relies solely on wind for lift.
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
• Certify unladen weight excluding removable items to match subheading note definitions
• Use aviation-specific invoices; generic 'sports gear' descriptions lead to delays
• Test for wind resistance claims that might blur lines with kites