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%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
• Bundle with radiosonde specs; declare as system
• Proof of scientific end-use prevents toy classification
• Bulk latex imports risk 4002 if not aircraft-specified