Bell OH-58 Kiowa Military Reconnaissance Helicopter from Japan
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.
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
• 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