Sikorsky S-333 Silver Fox Trainer from Germany
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 — 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
• Include pilot seat and instruments in unladen weight; coordinate with DCMA for quality assurance
• Flag as military to access duty exemptions if qualified