Sikorsky S-333 Silver Fox Trainer from China
The Sikorsky S-333 (Schweizer 333) is a single-engine military trainer helicopter with unladen weight below 2,000 kg for advanced flight instruction. Classified HTS 8802.20.0130 as new military other aircraft, manned per chapter notes excluding 8806 unmanned. Used in naval and army academies.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include pilot seat and instruments in unladen weight; coordinate with DCMA for quality assurance
• Flag as military to access duty exemptions if qualified