Airbus H225 Heavy Helicopter from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include noise compliance certificates for environmental import requirements
• Separate temporary mission equipment in declarations to accurately compute unladen weight
• Prepare for extended CBP exams due to high-value aerospace imports