Enstrom 280FX Light Helicopter from China
The Enstrom 280FX is a three-seat turbine helicopter with an unladen weight of about 870 kg, used for utility and personal transport. It qualifies for HTS 8802.11.01.30 as a new helicopter not exceeding 998 kg unladen weight per official notes. Features include advanced avionics for short-range operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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]
Import Tips
• Submit manufacturer's unladen weight statement certified to HTS subheading note standards
• Prepare for potential inspections verifying it's a complete, flyable aircraft
• Label accurately as 'new' to distinguish from used models and avoid higher duties