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HS 8801: Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hanggliders and other non-poweredaircraft

General Rate
0%
Sub-codes
1
GST
10%
Chapter
88

HS Codes Under Heading 8801

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
8801-00-00BALLOONS AND DIRIGIBLES; GLIDERS, HANGGLIDERS AND OTHER NON-POWEREDAIRCRAFTNo0%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 8801 products:

AgreementTypical RateCountries
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement0%BRN, IDN, KHM, LAO, MMR, MYS, NZL, PHL, SGP, THA, VNM
Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement0%CHL
Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement0%HKG
Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade AgreementexcludedIND
Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement0%NZL
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement0%GBR
Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement0%USA
China-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%CHN
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership0%BRN, CAN, CHL, JPN, MEX, MYS, NZL, PER, SGP, VNM, GBR
Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement0%IDN
Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement0%JPN
Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%MYS
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership0%BRN, CHN, JPN, KHM, KOR, LAO, NZL, SGP, THA, VNM, IDN, PHL, MMR, MYS
Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%SGP
Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%THA
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Classification Guidance

Heading 8801 belongs to Chapter 88 in Section XVII (Vehicles, aircraft, vessels).

View Chapter 88 classification notes
Note 1. For the purposes of this Chapter, “unmanned aircraft” means any aircraft, other than those of 8801.00.00, designed to be flown without a pilot on board. They may be designed to carry a payload or equipped with permanently integrated digital cameras or other equipment which would enable them to perform utilitarian functions during their flight. “Unmanned aircraft”, however, does not cover flying toys, designed solely for amusement purposes (9503). Subheading Notes 1. For the purposes of 8802.11.00 to 8802.40.00, "unladen weight" means the weight of the machine in normal flying order, excluding the weight of the crew and of fuel and equipment other than permanently fitted items of equipment. 2. For the purposes of 8806.21.00 to 8806.24.00 and 8806.91.00 to 8806.94.00, “maximum take‑off weight” means the maximum weight of the machine in normal flying order, at take‑off, including the weight of payload, equipment and fuel.

Important

Rates shown are general (MFN) duty rates. Total landed cost includes GST (10% on CIF + duty), Import Processing Charge ($50-

92), and biosecurity levy ($46.20-$73.56). Goods valued under AUD
,000 may qualify for the Low Value Imported Goods threshold. Use the calculator for a complete breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hanggliders and other non-poweredaircraft in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 8801 (Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hanggliders and other non-poweredaircraft) is 0%. Preferential rates may be available under 15 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 8801?

There are 1 statistical codes under heading 8801 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

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Other Headings in Chapter 88

8802: Other aircraft (for example, h...8804: Parachutes (including dirigibl...8805: Aircraft launching gear; deck-...8806: Unmanned aircraft8807: Parts of goods of heading 88.0...
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Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, aeroplanes), except unmanned aircraft of heading 88.06; spacecraft (including satellites and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles