Bell 407 Helicopter from China
The Bell 407 is a light utility helicopter with an unladen weight of approximately 1,815 kg, designed for civilian transport, emergency medical services, and aerial observation. It falls under HTS 8802.11.01 as a helicopter with unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg, excluding crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment.
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
• Obtain FAA airworthiness certification and export licenses from origin country before import
• Document unladen weight precisely per subheading note to confirm ≤2,000 kg threshold
• Prepare for customs inspection of permanently fitted equipment to avoid reclassification