Airbus H225 Heavy Helicopter from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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