Leonardo AW139 Medium Twin

Medium utility helicopter exported for SAR operations in UK, returned to US Coast Guard contractor. Qualifies under 9801.00.70.00, duty on UK-spec winch systems.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8802.12.01Higher: 35% vs 10%

If standard medium helicopter

Chapter 88 absent drawback export documentation.

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Import Tips & Compliance

CAA (UK) SAR configuration deregistration papers

List all maritime rescue equipment additions

Part 145 maintenance transition documentation

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