Pipistrel Virus SW Ultralight from Germany
Pipistrel Virus SW is a high-wing, single-engine microlight airplane optimized for efficiency, with unladen weight of 390 kg. Under HTS 8802.20.01.15 for light airplanes ≤450 kg unladen. Ideal for short-field operations and touring.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Leverage EASA Part 23 certification for faster EU-origin imports
• Calibrate scales for unladen verification; discrepancies common in audits
• Pair with 8411 engine import under separate entry if modular