8802.11.01.45/Airbus H125 Helicopter/Japan

Airbus H125 Helicopter from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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