Aerospool Merlin Ultralight Trike

Aerospool Merlin is a weight-shift microlight trike aircraft with high-wing and open frame, unladen ≤450 kg. HTS 8802.20.01.15 for other light aircraft by weight. Used in recreational microlight flying.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8802.40.01Same rate: 35%

If experimental rocket-assisted

Rocket/suborbital elements trigger 8802.40 spacecraft heading.

8806.93.00Same rate: 35%

If automated unmanned trike

Unmanned >250kg MTOM uses 8806.93 per takeoff weight note.

8711.40Lower: 12.4% vs 35%

If motorcycle-derived power without wings

Non-winged powered cycles classify under 8711.

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Classify as 'aircraft' not 'vehicle'; provide flight test data

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