Bell 407 Light Helicopter from China
The Bell 407 is a versatile single-engine helicopter for emergency medical services and utility missions, unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg. It qualifies for HTS 8802.20.0160 as new 'other' aircraft, encompassing helicopters outside unmanned categories in 8806. The code targets civil airplanes and helicopters based on unladen weight definition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
Import Tips
• Document normal flying order weight per subheading note to confirm <2,000 kg; secure aviation authority approvals pre-shipment; pitfall: confusing maximum takeoff weight (for 8806) with unladen weight