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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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