Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack Helicopter from China
The Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian is a twin-engine attack helicopter with unladen weight of about 5,165 kg, featuring advanced sensors and hellfire missiles for US Army use. It is classified as new military 'other' aircraft under HTS 8802.30.0120 due to its weight and non-fighter status. The model includes upgraded transmission and joint common cockpit.
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
• Include FAA or military airworthiness certificates in documentation for customs valuation
• Avoid common pitfall of including temporary equipment in unladen weight calculations
• Coordinate with US Customs' Aircraft Duty Program for bonded storage if final assembly occurs post-import