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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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