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%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
• Light sport rules may ease some certs but still need full weight docs
• Declare as experimental if applicable to match import category