MH-60 Seahawk Helicopter Rotor Blades from China

Rotor blades for the MH-60 Seahawk multi-mission helicopter, used by the US Coast Guard for search and rescue and by DoD for naval operations. Classified under HTS 8807.30.0015 as parts of helicopters (8802) for DoD/USCG civil aircraft applications. Composite materials ensure durability in maritime environments.

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

Provide military aircraft tail number and mission documentation for customs clearance

Comply with FAA and DoD airworthiness directives during import process

Avoid misclassification by specifying DoD/USCG end-use in commercial invoices