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Pipistrel Virus SW Light Sport Airplane

The Pipistrel Virus SW is a high-performance light sport aircraft for recreational flying and training, with unladen weight under 600 kg. Classified in HTS 8802.20.01 as airplanes ≤2,000 kg unladen. Popular in Europe for sport pilot certification.

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.

8802.60Lower: 10% vs 35%

If heavier light sport variants

Over 2,000 kg shifts to 8802.60.

8806.21.00Same rate: 35%

If piston-powered unmanned

Unmanned piston ≤250kg max TO in 8806.21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Light sport rules may ease some certs but still need full weight docs

Declare as experimental if applicable to match import category

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