Robinson R44 Raven Helicopter from China
The Robinson R44 Raven is a four-seat, single-engine light helicopter popular for private use, training, and utility missions. With an unladen weight around 1,300 kg, it qualifies under HTS 8802.20.01 for other aircraft not exceeding 2,000 kg unladen weight. The 'unladen weight' excludes crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment as defined in subheading notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Provide detailed weight breakdown excluding crew/fuel to comply with unladen weight definition
• Secure aviation authority approvals and ensure rotorcraft-specific safety certifications are included
• Avoid classifying as a kit; fully assembled units prevent shifts to parts headings—pitfall in partial imports