Used Bell 206 JetRanger Helicopter from China

A used Bell 206 JetRanger is a light utility helicopter with an unladen weight of approximately 680 kg, but classified here as 'other aircraft' in the used category for larger certified models exceeding 2,000 kg unladen. It falls under HTS 8802.30.0180 due to being a rebuilt or used airplane/helicopter in the 2,000-15,000 kg unladen weight range, excluding unmanned types. Commonly used for aerial surveying and training.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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]

Import Tips

Obtain FAA Form 8130-3 airworthiness certification and export certificate of airworthiness from origin country

Verify unladen weight documentation matches 2,000-15,000 kg range; common pitfall is misclassifying based on actual vs certified weight

Prepare detailed maintenance logs and hours flown to prove 'used' status and avoid new aircraft tariffs