Skydiving Ram-Air Parachute from Germany
A rectangular ram-air parachute designed for sport skydiving, featuring adjustable risers and a deployment bag. It falls under HTS 8804.00.00.00 as a complete parachute used for safe descent from aircraft. The canopy is made from ripstop nylon with reinforced panels for durability.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify FAA or EASA certification documentation to ensure compliance with aviation safety standards
• Include detailed packing lists specifying canopy material and weight to avoid misclassification as textile goods
• Beware of common pitfalls like incomplete TIB declarations for recreational vs military use