Rigid Airship Frame from Japan
The structural aluminum frame for a rigid dirigible, providing shape to the gas envelope for non-powered buoyant flight. Falls under HTS 8801.00.00 as part of dirigibles, non-powered lighter-than-air 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
• Submit engineering drawings showing integration with envelope to prove aircraft status
• Certify materials for aviation use to avoid metal scrap classification