Bell 407 Helicopter from China

The Bell 407 is a single-engine utility helicopter with an unladen weight of approximately 2,200 kg, used for passenger transport, emergency medical services, and light cargo operations. It falls under HTS 8802.30.01.60 as a new airplane or other aircraft (helicopter) with unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg but not exceeding 15,000 kg, excluding unmanned aircraft. This classification applies to its normal flying order weight without crew, fuel, or removable equipment.

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]

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Import Tips

• Obtain FAA airworthiness certificate and manufacturer's unladen weight declaration before import; verify no military end-use to avoid ITAR restrictions

• Common pitfall: incorrect weight calculation including temporary equipment—use official subheading note definition

• Prepare detailed technical specs and end-user statements for CBP review