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SkyBalloon Weather Balloon from Japan

The SkyBalloon Weather Balloon is a large latex or mylar non-powered balloon for meteorological data collection. Under HTS 8801.00.00.50 as 'other' balloons, when used in aircraft context. Excludes small party types.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Include burst altitude data for aircraft classification

Declare payload capacity