Heading 8801

Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft

3 declarable lines

Heading 8801 covers non-powered aircraft: balloons, dirigibles, gliders and hang gliders. The heading has three declarable lines at the 10-digit level, one for hang gliders, one for gliders, and a residual line for other non-powered craft such as balloons and airships. All three lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Hang gliders with a rigid or flex wing frame
Unpowered sailplanes and gliders
Hot air balloons for passenger rides
Gas balloons filled with helium or hydrogen
Advertising blimps and non-powered dirigibles
Weather and meteorological balloons
Non-powered ultralight gliders

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the craft has any means of propulsion: powered aircraft leave this heading
Whether the craft is a hang glider, a glider, or another non-powered type such as a balloon or airship
Whether the item is a complete craft or a part, since parts go to heading 8807
Whether the craft is designed to carry persons or is a small free-flight balloon

Often confused with

Drones and other unmanned aircraft
Unmanned aircraft have their own heading even when small or toy-like.
Heading 8806
Paragliders and parachutes
Paragliders, parachutes and rotochutes are classified in heading 8804.
Heading 8804
Wings, frames and other parts for gliders or balloons
Parts of goods of heading 8801 are classified in heading 8807.
Heading 8807
Powered airplanes and helicopters
Aircraft with an engine are not non-powered craft.
Heading 8802
Scale model airplanes and toy gliders
Model and toy aircraft are goods of chapter 95, not real aircraft.
Heading 9503

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a hang glider?

Hang gliders are classified under 8801.00.00.10, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on unpowered gliders?

Gliders are classified under 8801.00.00.20 and the general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify a hot air balloon?

A hot air balloon is a non-powered aircraft that is not a glider or hang glider, so it falls under the residual line 8801.00.00.50, general (MFN) rate Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.