Breeze Lightweight Hang Glider from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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