Helium Weather Balloon from Mexico
A large latex or mylar balloon filled with helium used for meteorological research to carry instruments aloft. Classified under HTS 8801.00.00 as a balloon, a non-powered aircraft, distinct from toy balloons due to scientific payload capacity.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide payload and burst altitude specs to distinguish from toy balloons under 9503
• Ensure documentation includes end-use for meteorological or research purposes to prevent reclassification