Robinson R44 Raven II Helicopter from Japan
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 — 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
• Document piston vs turbine configuration for customs; secure type certification data sheet
• Avoid pitfall of including skids or batteries in weight calculation if removable