Bell 407 Helicopter from Japan
A single-engine utility helicopter classified in heading 8802, returned after export for rotor blade repair. Meets 9801.00.10.75 criteria as US product reimported within 3 years without condition improvement beyond repair.
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
• Provide maintenance invoices showing repair costs didn't exceed original value thresholds
• Include aircraft logbooks demonstrating continuous US ownership
• Verify no structural modifications occurred that could trigger different classification