Bell 407 Helicopter from China
The Bell 407 is a single-engine utility helicopter with an unladen weight of approximately 2,200 kg, used for passenger transport, aerial tours, and emergency medical services. It falls under HTS 8802.30.01 as an aircraft (helicopter) with unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg but not exceeding 15,000 kg, excluding fuel, crew, and non-permanent equipment.
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 or equivalent certification and provide official unladen weight documentation verified by manufacturer to confirm classification within 2,000-15,000 kg range
• Prepare detailed aircraft logs, maintenance records, and export certificates from origin country to avoid customs delays