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WindRider Hot Air Balloon from Japan

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.

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

Certify fabric meets aviation standards; include pressure test results

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