Schleicher ASW 27 Glider from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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