Robinson R44 Raven II Helicopter from China
The Robinson R44 Raven II is a four-seat, piston-engine light helicopter with an unladen weight of about 1,300 kg, popular for training and private use. It matches HTS 8802.11.01.45 as a new helicopter exceeding 998 kg but ≤2,000 kg unladen weight in normal flying order. This excludes fuel and crew as defined in the subheading note.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Document piston vs turbine configuration for customs; secure type certification data sheet
• Avoid pitfall of including skids or batteries in weight calculation if removable