Bell 407 Light Helicopter from China
The Bell 407 is a four-blade, single-engine helicopter with unladen weight of 980 kg, ideal for EMS and law enforcement. Classified as new under HTS 8802.11.01.30 due to ≤998 kg unladen weight in flying order. Offers high performance in confined areas.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use certified weight and balance reports to substantiate classification
• Register with aviation authorities pre-import to streamline customs
• Beware of accessory equipment that could affect unladen weight calculation