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U.S. imports of balloons, dirigibles, gliders, hang gliders, and other non-powered aircraft (HS 880100) totaled $1.0M in July 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Balloons, Dirigibles, Gliders, Hang Gliders, and Other Non-Powered Aircraft paid $49K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.9% on $494K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Balloons, Dirigibles, Gliders, Hang Gliders, and Other Non-Powered Aircraft imports of $1.0M in July 2026 ran 29% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataGermany is the leading supplier of non-powered aircraft to the US market, reflecting that country's strong tradition in sailplane and glider manufacturing, with Vietnam and Czech Republic also notable sources. The US schedule divides the heading into hang gliders (8801000010), conventional gliders excluding hang gliders (8801000020), and a residual group covering balloons, dirigibles, and other non-powered aircraft (8801000050). FAA airworthiness requirements apply to imported gliders and sailplanes intended for US flight operations, and importers should confirm whether a specific aircraft type requires an FAA import airworthiness certificate or a special airworthiness certificate before entry.
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42 shipments/mo
Gliders manufactured abroad and intended for US flight operations generally require FAA airworthiness certification. Depending on the aircraft's design and intended use, this may involve an FAA import airworthiness certificate (for type-certificated designs) or a special airworthiness certificate in the experimental or light-sport category. Importers should coordinate with an FAA-designated airworthiness representative (DAR) and review FAA Order 8130.2 for applicable procedures before the aircraft arrives at the port of entry.
A hang glider (8801000010) is a foot-launched, flexible-wing aircraft in which the pilot is suspended in a harness and controls flight by shifting body weight. A glider (8801000020) is a rigid-wing aircraft that typically requires a tow for launch and has a cockpit with conventional flight controls. The structural design and launch method are the primary distinguishing factors for classification purposes.
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Subheading 880100 · $1.0M of $1.8M
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$1.0MYoY · Pro
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$211KYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8801000020 | Gliders Excluding Hang Gliders | $1.0M | 2.12% | 21.25% | $22K |
| 8801000050 | Balloons, Dirigibles & Other Non-Powered Aircraft | $718K | 3.79% | 37.17% | $27K |
| 8801000010 | Hang Gliders | $48K | 7.08% | 70.80% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8801000020 | Gliders Excluding Hang Gliders | $180K |
| 8801000010 | Hang Gliders | $105K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and Japan together supply 71% of it.
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rate provision · imports
52.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 4.69%.