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