MD Helicopters MD 500E
> The MD Helicopters MD 500E is a scout and light utility helicopter with an unladen weight of 714 kg, known for agility in observation and law enforcement. Its unladen weight is under 2,000 kg, so it is classified under tariff item 8802.11.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the helicopter's unladen weight exceeds 2,000 kg.
Heavier helicopters are classified under a different subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the helicopter's unladen weight is verified with official documentation
• Submit the import permit and proof of ownership to the CBSA
• Check for any restrictions on used aircraft imports
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> The Airbus H125 (formerly AS350 B3e) is a single-engine light helicopter with an unladen weight of approximately 1,134 kg. It is designed for utility, rescue, and tourism operations. As a helicopter with an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg, it falls under tariff item 8802.11.00.
Airbus H125 Light Utility Helicopter
> The Airbus H125 Light Utility Helicopter is a single-engine workhorse with an unladen weight around 965 kg, used for rescue and tourism. It meets the criteria for tariff item 8802.11.00 as a helicopter not exceeding 2,000 kg unladen weight.
Airbus H125M Fennec Military Helicopter
The Airbus H125M Fennec is a light military helicopter designed for training, observation, and light attack missions, with modular weapon systems and an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg. It falls under tariff item 8802.11.00 as a helicopter of this weight class, excluding unmanned aircraft of heading 88.06.
Bell 407 Helicopter
> The Bell 407 is a light utility helicopter with an unladen weight of approximately 1,815 kg, used for civilian transport, emergency medical services, and aerial observation. Its unladen weight is within the 2,000 kg limit, making it classifiable under tariff item 8802.11.00.
Bell 407 Light Helicopter
> The Bell 407 Light Helicopter is a four-blade, single-engine helicopter with an unladen weight of 980 kg, ideal for EMS and law enforcement. It is classified under tariff item 8802.11.00 as a helicopter with an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg.
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