Robinson R44 Raven II Helicopter from China
The Robinson R44 Raven II is a four-seat, single-engine light helicopter with an unladen weight of approximately 680 kg, designed for private and training use. It falls under HTS 8802.11.01.30 as a new helicopter with an unladen weight not exceeding 998 kg, excluding crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment. This classification applies to its normal flying order weight per subheading notes.
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
• Verify unladen weight certification from manufacturer, excluding fuel/crew, to confirm ≤998 kg per subheading note
• Obtain FAA or equivalent airworthiness documentation and export certificates for customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring it's not an unmanned aircraft, which falls under heading 8806