Bell 407 Helicopter Tail Rotor from Japan
Tail rotor assembly for Bell 407 helicopter exported for blade balancing and returned unchanged. Classified as 9801.00.10.79 for heading 8807 aircraft parts of US origin returned within 3 years. Service preserved original specifications and value.
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
• Document balancing procedure details showing no material changes; include original US manufacturing records
• Avoid pitfall of missing export manifests proving US origin