Bell OH-58 Kiowa Military Reconnaissance Helicopter
The used Bell OH-58 Kiowa is a military reconnaissance helicopter rebuilt for observation, unladen weight ≤2,000 kg. HTS 8802.11.01.60 applies to its military helicopter status. Adheres to unladen weight definition in flying order.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unmanned conversion for military drone ops
Unmanned aircraft systems over certain weights shift to heading 8806.
If military spacecraft launch support platform
Designed for suborbital vehicle deployment, moves to spacecraft category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• File prior notice via ACE for military goods; retain logs of flight hours for valuation; avoid common pitfall of miscalculating unladen weight with temporary mods
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Bell UH-1H Iroquois Military Helicopter
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MD 500 Defender Military Scout Helicopter
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Hughes OH-6 Cayuse Military Observation Helicopter
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Enstrom 280C Military Training Helicopter
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