Meteorological Radiosonde Balloon from Japan
Disposable latex balloon carrying radiosonde instruments for upper-air weather data collection. Scientific balloon under HTS 8801.00.00 as non-powered aircraft.
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
• Bundle with radiosonde specs; declare as system
• Proof of scientific end-use prevents toy classification
• Bulk latex imports risk 4002 if not aircraft-specified