WindRider Hot Air Balloon

The WindRider Hot Air Balloon is a non-powered lighter-than-air aircraft envelope and basket system for recreational flights. Falls under HTS 8801.00.00.50 as 'other' in the balloons and dirigibles category. Excludes gas-filled sport balloons.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8804.00.00Higher: 38% vs 17.5%

If used or second-hand balloons

Pre-owned balloons and dirigibles go to heading 8804.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 17.5%

If under 100kg and marketed as party decoration

Small decorative balloons shift to plastics chapter, not aircraft.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify fabric meets aviation standards; include pressure test results

• Declare as complete aircraft, not fabric, to stay in 8801

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