MD Helicopters MD 500 from Japan

The MD 500 is a lightweight scout helicopter with unladen weight of 750 kg, used for observation and training. Under HTS 8802.20.01 for aircraft ≤2,000 kg unladen weight. Compact five-seat design.

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%

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Import Tips

• Scout config needs observation equipment weight excluded

• High demand—ensure provenance docs