8802.12.01.80/Used Bell 206L-4 Long Ranger Helicopter/Japan

Used Bell 206L-4 Long Ranger Helicopter from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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