Heading 8801
HTS code 8801 — Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft
- Chapter
- 88 — Aircraft and spacecraft
- Tariff lines
- 3
- General duty
- Duty-free under the general rate
Tariff lines under heading 8801
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8801.00.0010 | Hang gliders (Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft > Gliders and hang gliders) | Free | No. |
| 8801.00.0020 | Gliders (Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft > Gliders and hang gliders) | Free | No. |
| 8801.00.0050 | Other (Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft) | Free | No. |
Documents required to import under 8801
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 8801?
- HTS heading 8801 covers balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft. It sits in Chapter 88 (aircraft and spacecraft) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 3 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 8801?
- Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 8801 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 88
- 8802Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, airplanes, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles
- 8804Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto
- 8805Aircraft launching gear; deck-arrestor or similar gear; ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles
- 8806Unmanned aircraft
- 8807Parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806