Leonardo AW109 Trekker Helicopter from China
The Leonardo AW109 Trekker is a twin-engine light helicopter with unladen weight about 3,200 kg, for executive transport and EMS. Classified in HTS 8802.30.01.60 as new other aircraft (helicopter) within 2,000-15,000 kg unladen per official definition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify 'new' status with zero-time logs; submit unladen weight from OEM
• Pitfall: retail packaging irrelevant—focus on flying order
• Check for EAR controls on avionics