Airbus H225M Caracal Military Transport Helicopter from Japan
The H225M Caracal is a heavy-lift military helicopter for transport, search-and-rescue, and combat search missions, featuring unladen weight over 2,000 kg. Classified as new military under HTS 8802.12.0120 for government defense imports.
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
• Validate unladen weight per subheading note (excluding crew/fuel); obtain State Department munitions license; label clearly as military to avoid reclassification