Bell 407 Helicopter from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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