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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide turbine engine serial numbers; check for US content exemptions
• Pitfall: overlooking 'permanently fitted' equipment in weight