Rolladen-Schneider LS-8 Glider from China
The Rolladen-Schneider LS-8 is a Standard Class competition glider featuring a 15-meter wingspan and carbon fiber construction for optimal strength-to-weight ratio. Classified under HTS 8801.00.00.20 as a glider for its non-powered, sailplane design intended for sport flying. It meets the definition of non-powered aircraft in the full aircraft hierarchy.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide glider registration and type certificate copies to customs for verification of non-powered status
• Check for restricted materials like composites that may require additional environmental declarations