Enstrom 480B Helicopter from Japan
The Enstrom 480B is a light turbine helicopter with unladen weight of 1,111 kg, used for training and personal transport. It meets HTS 8802.11.01 criteria for helicopters not exceeding 2,000 kg unladen.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Register with FAA Import Aircraft Registry prior to customs entry
• Include service bulletins affecting weight in documentation
• Use ATA Carnet for temporary imports during flight testing