RotorWay Exec 162F Kit-Built Helicopter from China

The RotorWay Exec 162F is a single-engine, two-seat helicopter often assembled from kits, with unladen weight under 800 kg when complete. As a new, factory-complete model, it fits HTS 8802.11.01.30 for helicopters ≤998 kg unladen. Popular for amateur builders and personal use.

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

Distinguish between complete aircraft and kits; incomplete kits may classify as parts

Include assembly certification if applicable to prove it's a flyable new helicopter

Check for dual-use restrictions on experimental category aircraft