Enstrom 280FX Light Helicopter from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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