Pipistrel Virus SW Light Sport Airplane from Japan
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.
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
• Light sport rules may ease some certs but still need full weight docs
• Declare as experimental if applicable to match import category