Bell 407 Helicopter from China
The Bell 407 is a four-blade, single-engine light helicopter with an unladen weight around 1,800 kg, used for corporate transport, emergency medical services, and law enforcement. Classified under HTS 8802.11.01.45 for new helicopters in the 998-2,000 kg unladen weight range, per the note excluding non-permanent items. It qualifies as 'other aircraft' specifically helicopters not exceeding 2,000 kg.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure 'new' status with original manufacturer certificate; prepare bilateral airworthiness agreements documentation
• Pitfall: weight discrepancies from optional equipment—use official unladen specs only