MD Helicopters MD 530 Little Bird Military Variant from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with AECA for defense articles; provide unladen weight verification from OEM
• Common issue: Misdeclaring demo models as military