Airbus H125 Helicopter
The Airbus H125 (formerly AS350 B3e) is a light utility helicopter with an unladen weight around 2,230 kg, ideal for high-altitude operations, tourism, and search-and-rescue missions. Classified under HTS 8802.30.01.60 as new other aircraft (helicopter) with unladen weight between 2,000 kg and 15,000 kg. The unladen weight excludes crew, fuel, and non-permanent equipment per official subheading notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unladen weight exceeds 15,000 kg
Larger helicopters over 15,000 kg unladen go to 8802.60, differentiating by scale in Chapter 88 structure.
If unladen weight ≤2,000 kg
Helicopters under 2,000 kg unladen weight classify in 8802.12 for smaller civil aircraft.
If imported as bare airframe without engines or key systems
Unfinished airframes or reaction engines separate classify under 8412 if not assemblable into complete aircraft.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit EASA or FAA export certificate of airworthiness with precise unladen weight certification; declare civil end-use to avoid defense tariffs
• Pitfall: misclassifying based on max takeoff weight—use unladen definition only
• Engage aerospace customs broker for BIS export license checks
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