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
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
• 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