Hot Air Balloon Envelope from Japan
The fabric envelope of a hot air balloon, designed to be filled with heated air to provide lift for recreational or sport flights. This falls under HTS 8801.00.00 as it is a key component of a balloon, a non-powered aircraft relying on buoyancy rather than engines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the envelope meets aviation safety standards like FAA or EASA certification for import clearance
• Include detailed technical specs on fabric weight and volume capacity to avoid misclassification as textile goods