Airbus H125 Helicopter from Japan
The Airbus H125 (formerly Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil) is a light utility helicopter with unladen weight around 2,230 kg, ideal for high-altitude operations, rescue missions, and tourism. Classified under HTS 8802.30.01 due to its unladen weight between 2,000 and 15,000 kg per subheading note 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
• Submit manufacturer specs and weighbridge certificates for unladen weight to prevent reclassification
• Ensure compliance with bilateral airworthiness agreements between exporting and importing countries