Mil Mi-26 Heavy Transport Helicopter from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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