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
125%
Rate breakdown
9903.08.21100%Except as provided in headings 9903.08.23–9903.08.26, unmanned aircraft, their parts and components, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(1)–(3) of U.S. note 43 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]
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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