Airbus H125 Helicopter from Japan
The Airbus H125 (formerly AS350 B3e) is a single-engine light helicopter with unladen weight of about 1,134 kg, used for utility, rescue, and tourism. It qualifies for HTS 8802.11.01 as a helicopter under the 2,000 kg unladen weight limit.
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
• Secure end-user certificates to prevent military diversion under ITAR regulations
• Calculate unladen weight excluding removable equipment like cargo hooks
• Use specialized aviation freight forwarders experienced in aircraft disassembly