8802.11.01.45/Airbus H125 Helicopter/Germany

Airbus H125 Helicopter from Germany

The Airbus H125 is a single-engine light utility helicopter with an unladen weight of approximately 1,450 kg, designed for missions such as aerial work, rescue, and tourism. It falls under HTS 8802.11.01.45 as a new helicopter with an unladen weight exceeding 998 kg but not exceeding 2,000 kg, excluding crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment per subheading note. This classification applies to its use as a manned aircraft distinct from unmanned systems in heading 8806.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• Verify unladen weight certification from manufacturer matching subheading definition (normal flying order minus crew/fuel); obtain FAA airworthiness documentation and export licenses from origin country

• Common pitfall: misclassifying with included temporary equipment inflating weight