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