Mil Mi-26 Heavy Transport Helicopter from Germany
The Mil Mi-26 is the world's largest heavy-lift helicopter for transporting heavy equipment and disaster relief, with unladen weight far over 2,000 kg. HTS 8802.12.01 covers this manned helicopter excluding unmanned or spacecraft types. Its eight-blade rotor enables massive payloads.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Coordinate oversized load permits for road transport post-import due to 40m rotor diameter
• Include Russian aviation authority certifications translated for U.S. customs
• Plan for cold-weather adaptations documentation if imported from high-latitude origins