MD Helicopters MD 530 Little Bird Military Variant from Germany
The MD 530 Little Bird is a scout and light attack helicopter used in special operations with TOW missile capability. Under HTS 8802.11.01.15 for new military helicopters ≤2,000 kg unladen weight, its lightweight composite airframe fits the subheading perfectly. Excludes crew and fuel per legal definition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with AECA for defense articles; provide unladen weight verification from OEM
• Common issue: Misdeclaring demo models as military