Robinson R44 Raven II Helicopter from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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