Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk Utility Helicopter from China
The Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk is a medium-lift utility helicopter with an unladen weight around 5,500 kg, used for troop transport and medevac by US Army forces. It qualifies under HTS 8802.30.0120 as new military 'other' aircraft in the specified weight class. Upgrades include digital avionics, improved engines, and modular mission kits.
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
• Confirm aircraft is in 'normal flying order' for accurate unladen weight measurement per HTS subheading notes
• Secure DD Form 2345 for MIPS certification when importing military-standard equipment
• Document NATO or allied government end-use to qualify for potential duty exemptions under defense agreements