MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter Rotor Blade from China
Composite rotor blade for the MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter, used by the US Coast Guard and Navy (DoD), falling under HTS 8807.90.90.15 as a part for heading 8802 aircraft designated for defense. It provides lift and propulsion in maritime patrol missions.
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
• Verify Coast Guard or DoD contract reference in import documentation to meet 'for use by' criteria
• Include technical specs confirming compatibility only with defense platforms to prevent misclassification
• Watch for pitfalls in composite material declarations that could trigger environmental compliance issues