Falcon Sport Hang Glider from Japan
The Falcon Sport is a high-performance hang glider with a carbon fiber reinforced frame and Mylar-surfaced wings for enhanced glide ratios in competitive flying. It qualifies under HTS 8801.00.00.10 as a hang glider, a non-powered aircraft per the hierarchy for gliders and hang gliders. Pilot control is via prone harness, with no crew accommodations or fuel.
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
• Provide engineering drawings showing weight distribution to affirm 'normal flying order' status without added equipment
• Ensure packaging doesn't imply disassembly, as sets of parts could trigger 8803 classification
• Comply with aviation safety standards; lack of certs can lead to holds or re-export