Airbus H225 Heavy Helicopter from Japan
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 — 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
• 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