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Blimp Envelope

Non-rigid envelope for a pressure airship or blimp, filled with helium for advertising or tourism flights. HTS 8801.00.00 covers dirigibles including non-rigid types as non-powered aircraft.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

8801.00.00.10Hang gliders
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8801.00.00.20Gliders
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8801.00.00.50Other
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Alternative Classifications

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

3921.90Lower: 17.3% vs 20%

If plastic envelope not for sustained flight

Plain plastic plates/sheets/film not aircraft-configured are Chapter 39.

8802.60.90Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If equipped with self-propulsion

Powered airships/dirigibles shift to 8802 regardless of weight.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include volume capacity and mooring specs for classification

• For advertising blimps, note non-powered status despite occasional tethers

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