Airbus H225 Heavy Helicopter

The Airbus H225 (EC225 Super Puma) is a heavy twin-engine helicopter for long-range offshore and SAR missions, with unladen weight >2,000 kg. It is classified under HTS 8802.12.0140 as a new 'other' helicopter. Civil transport design fits the 'other aircraft' category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8802.12.01Same rate: 35%

If used rather than new

Used helicopters fall under the subsequent 'other' condition.

8806.24.00.00Same rate: 35%

If unmanned with MTOM exceeding 7,000 kg

Large UAV helicopters use takeoff weight criteria in 8806.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include noise compliance certificates for environmental import requirements

Separate temporary mission equipment in declarations to accurately compute unladen weight

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