MD Helicopters MD 530 Little Bird Military Variant from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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