Schleicher ASW 27 Glider from China
The Schleicher ASW 27 is a high-performance single-seat glider with a fiberglass fuselage and 18-meter wingspan, designed for competition and cross-country soaring. It falls under HTS 8801.00.00.20 as a glider, a non-powered aircraft relying on aerodynamic lift and thermals for flight. This classification applies to fully assembled gliders without engines.
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
• Verify glider's unladen weight and certification documents like FAA Form 8130-3 for airworthiness to ensure compliance
• Obtain export licenses from origin country as gliders may be dual-use items under ITAR or similar regulations
• Avoid misclassification by confirming no propulsion system; include assembly manuals if shipped partially assembled