Sikorsky S-92 Offshore Helicopter from Germany
Heavy-lift helicopter for offshore operations under heading 8802, returned after export for avionics upgrade testing. Qualifies under 9801.00.10.75 as no manufacturing process advanced its value during the 3-year return period.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit engineering reports confirming upgrades were testing only, not permanent improvements
• Use original Certificate of Airworthiness to prove pre-export condition
• Prepare for CBP aircraft valuation examination during entry process