Robinson R44 Raven II Helicopter from Japan
The Robinson R44 Raven II is a four-seat light helicopter with a piston engine, designed for private and training use, with an unladen weight under 2,000 kg. It falls under HTS 8802.20.0160 as a new airplane or other aircraft not exceeding 2,000 kg unladen weight, specifically classified as 'other' new aircraft excluding unmanned types. This classification applies to its certification as a civil helicopter not fitting primary airplane subcategories.
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
• Obtain FAA or EASA type certification documentation to verify unladen weight under 2,000 kg; ensure export licenses from origin country for dual-use aviation tech; common pitfall is misclassifying based on payload capacity instead of unladen weight per subheading notes