Airbus H125M Fennec Military Helicopter

The Airbus H125M Fennec is a single-engine light military helicopter for reconnaissance, light attack, and special forces insertion, unladen weight below 2,000 kg. Classified in HTS 8802.20.0130 as new military other aircraft, it meets the manned flying machine criteria excluding 8806 unmanned. Its modular armament supports diverse defense operations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8802.20.01Same rate: 35%

If non-military commercial variant

Civilian H125 models use 8802.20.00 for new non-military airplanes/helicopters ≤2,000 kg, lacking defense-specific features.

8806.92.00Same rate: 35%

If converted to unmanned configuration

Retrofit to drone operation moves to 8806.92 for unmanned ≥250 kg takeoff weight.

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