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Meteorological Radiosonde Balloon

Disposable latex balloon carrying radiosonde instruments for upper-air weather data collection. Scientific balloon under HTS 8801.00.00 as non-powered aircraft.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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

4002Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If latex in bulk sheets

Unvulcanized latex or plain rubber not formed as balloons is Chapter 40.

9015.80.80Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If balloon with integrated meteorological instruments

If primarily instrument, not aircraft, under surveying/meteorological instruments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Bundle with radiosonde specs; declare as system

• Proof of scientific end-use prevents toy classification

• Bulk latex imports risk 4002 if not aircraft-specified