Leonardo AW139 Heavy Utility Helicopter from China
The Leonardo AW139 is a twin-engine helicopter for offshore transport, VIP services, and firefighting with unladen weight over 2,000 kg. HTS 8802.12.01 applies as it is a manned heavy helicopter, excluding spacecraft or UAVs. Its modular design allows quick mission adaptations.
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
• Provide detailed bill of lading specifying disassembly state to qualify for any reduced duties
• Ensure rotor blades are secured and documented separately if detached for transport
• Comply with anti-corrosion treatment records for maritime shipment exposure