Airbus H225 Super Puma Helicopter from China
The Airbus H225 is a twin-engine super-medium utility helicopter employed in military, civilian transport, and disaster relief operations. Classified under HTS 8802.12.01 due to its unladen weight over 2,000 kg, it represents heavy helicopters excluding unmanned types. Its robust design supports high-altitude and adverse weather missions.
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
• Include noise certification and emissions data per ICAO standards, as environmental compliance is scrutinized for large helicopters
• Use ISPM 15 compliant wooden cradles for airframe shipping to avoid quarantine issues
• Budget for bond requirements due to high value; consult customs on temporary importation for maintenance