Leonardo AW109 Trekker Helicopter from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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