Airbus H225M Caracal Military Transport Helicopter from China
The Airbus H225M Caracal is a heavy-lift military helicopter with unladen weight around 5,850 kg, configured for special forces transport and SAR missions. Classified under HTS 8802.30.0120 as new military aircraft in the 2,000-15,000 kg range. It features fly-by-wire controls, dual engines, and military avionics suites.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Use official manufacturer unladen weight specs compliant with subheading note definitions
• Prepare BIS license applications for controlled military electronics components