Aerospool Merlin Ultralight Trike from Japan
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.
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
• Classify as 'aircraft' not 'vehicle'; provide flight test data
• Secure microlight association endorsements
• Avoid fuel-included weighing