Used Bell 206L-4 Long Ranger Helicopter from Canada

The Bell 206L-4 Long Ranger is a single-engine, light utility helicopter with an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg, commonly used for aerial tours, medevac, and corporate transport. This HTS code 8802.12.0180 applies to used or rebuilt helicopters of this weight class, excluding unmanned aircraft. It falls under 'Other' as it is not a specific piston-engine model but meets the criteria for helicopters over 2,000 kg unladen weight.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Obtain FAA Form 8130-3 airworthiness certification for used aircraft and verify unladen weight documentation excluding crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment

Comply with bilateral airworthiness agreements (e.g

FAA-EASA) and ensure export certificate of airworthiness from origin country

Budget for FAA registration, customs inspection, and potential AD compliance; avoid pitfalls like incomplete maintenance logs leading to import rejection