Of an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg
Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, airplanes, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles: > Helicopters: > Of an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
Products classified under HTS 8802.12.01
Sikorsky S-92 Heavy-Lift Helicopter
The Sikorsky S-92 is a twin-engine medium-lift helicopter used for offshore oil rig transport and search-and-rescue missions. It falls under HTS 8802.12.01 because its unladen weight exceeds 2,000 kg, classifying it as a heavy helicopter not designed as an unmanned aircraft. This code covers manned helicopters with significant payload capacity.
Airbus H225 Super Puma Helicopter
The Airbus H225 is a twin-engine super-medium utility helicopter employed in military, civilian transport, and disaster relief operations. Classified under HTS 8802.12.01 due to its unladen weight over 2,000 kg, it represents heavy helicopters excluding unmanned types. Its robust design supports high-altitude and adverse weather missions.
Bell 412EPX Multi-Mission Helicopter
The Bell 412EPX is a versatile twin-engine helicopter for emergency medical services, law enforcement, and utility work. It qualifies for HTS 8802.12.01 with an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg, distinguishing it from lighter models and unmanned aircraft. Advanced avionics enhance its multi-role capabilities.
Leonardo AW139 Heavy Utility Helicopter
The Leonardo AW139 is a twin-engine helicopter for offshore transport, VIP services, and firefighting with unladen weight over 2,000 kg. HTS 8802.12.01 applies as it is a manned heavy helicopter, excluding spacecraft or UAVs. Its modular design allows quick mission adaptations.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook Tandem Rotor Helicopter
The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a heavy-lift tandem rotor helicopter for military troop transport and logistics with unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg. It is classified under HTS 8802.12.01 for manned heavy helicopters. Its exceptional lift capacity supports sling-load operations.
Mil Mi-26 Heavy Transport Helicopter
The Mil Mi-26 is the world's largest heavy-lift helicopter for transporting heavy equipment and disaster relief, with unladen weight far over 2,000 kg. HTS 8802.12.01 covers this manned helicopter excluding unmanned or spacecraft types. Its eight-blade rotor enables massive payloads.
AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin Helicopter
The AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin is a three-engine heavy helicopter for naval anti-submarine warfare and transport, exceeding 2,000 kg unladen. It fits HTS 8802.12.01 as a manned heavy helicopter. Advanced sonar and folding rotors suit maritime operations.
NHIndustries NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter
The NH90 is a medium-heavy multi-role military helicopter for troop transport and naval operations, with unladen weight over 2,000 kg. HTS 8802.12.01 applies to this manned helicopter type. Fly-by-wire controls provide superior maneuverability.
Eurocopter EC225LP Super Puma Mk III
The EC225LP is an enhanced Super Puma for long-range offshore operations, unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg. Classified in HTS 8802.12.01 for heavy manned helicopters. Spheriflex rotors improve safety and performance.
Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion Heavy-Lift Helicopter
The CH-53K King Stallion is the largest heavy-lift helicopter for U.S. Marines, with unladen weight well over 2,000 kg. HTS 8802.12.01 designates it as a heavy manned helicopter. Triple engines deliver tripled lift over predecessors.