Bell 525 Relentless Helicopter from China

The Bell 525 Relentless is a super-medium twin-engine helicopter designed for civil transport and utility missions, with an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg. It falls under HTS 8802.12.0140 as a new helicopter not classified elsewhere in the subheading. This classification applies to finished, airworthy helicopters imported for commercial or private use.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]

Import Tips

Obtain FAA certification documentation and export licenses from the country of origin to verify airworthiness and compliance with US aviation standards

Declare the exact unladen weight per subheading note, excluding crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment, to avoid misclassification

Prepare for BIS export control reviews under Category VIII for helicopters, as they may require validated licenses

Bell 525 Relentless Helicopter from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8802.12.01.40