Enstrom 480B Light Helicopter from Japan
The Enstrom 480B is a turbine-powered, five-seat light helicopter for utility and training with unladen weight of 1,350 kg. It falls under HTS 8802.20.01 for other aircraft not exceeding 2,000 kg unladen weight. Includes permanently fitted equipment only in weight calc.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use official weight & balance sheets to validate unladen weight excluding variables
• Coordinate with customs for turbine fuel system declarations
• Avoid reclassification by ensuring no 'kit' assembly on U.S. soil