Airbus H125 Helicopter from Mexico
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.
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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