Enstrom 480B Helicopter from Japan
The Enstrom 480B is a turbine-powered light helicopter with unladen weight around 1,200 kg, for training and touring. Classified under HTS 8802.11.01.45 as new, weight-compliant helicopter. Excludes payload/fuel per note.
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
• Provide turbine engine serial numbers; check for US content exemptions
• Pitfall: overlooking 'permanently fitted' equipment in weight