Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 88021200: Helicopters, with an unladen weight over 2,000 kg

Helicopters are versatile aircraft that have become an integral part of various industries, including transportation, emergency services, and military operations. The HS Code 88021200 specifically refers to helicopters with an unladen weight over 2,000 kg. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of this HS code, including its product description, duty rates, special tariff preference programs, and the importing and exporting US states.

Product Description

The product description of HS Code 88021200 is helicopters that weigh over 2,000 kg when they are empty. This weight specification helps differentiate these helicopters from smaller models and enables accurate classification for trade purposes. Helicopters of this size are typically used for heavy lifting, passenger transportation, and various other applications that require larger payloads.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound / MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 88021200 is free. This means that when a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. As a result, there are no additional tariffs or duties imposed on the import or export of helicopters with an unladen weight over 2,000 kg.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Several special tariff preference programs offer duty-free treatment for imports and exports of helicopters falling under HS Code 88021200. These programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) - Provides duty-free treatment for eligible countries
• Australia Special Rate - Offers special tariff preferences for helicopters imported from Australia
• Bahrain Special Rate - Provides special tariff preferences for helicopters imported from Bahrain
• NAFTA for Canada - Grants duty-free treatment for helicopters imported from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement
• Chile Special Rate - Offers special tariff preferences for helicopters imported from Chile
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) - Provides duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Caribbean region
• Israel Special Rate - Grants duty-free treatment for helicopters imported from Israel
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) - Offers special tariff preferences for eligible countries in the Andean region
• Jordan Special Rate - Provides special tariff preferences for helicopters imported from Jordan
• Morocco Special Rate - Offers special tariff preferences for helicopters imported from Morocco
• NAFTA for Mexico - Grants duty-free treatment for helicopters imported from Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement
• Oman Special Rate - Provides special tariff preferences for helicopters imported from Oman
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA) - Offers special tariff preferences for eligible countries in the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement
• Peru Special Rate - Provides special tariff preferences for helicopters imported from Peru
• Singapore Special Rate - Offers special tariff preferences for helicopters imported from Singapore

Importing US States

While HS Code 88021200 applies to the import and export of helicopters in the United States, it is worth noting the states that have been involved in importing activities. The following US states have imported helicopters under this HS code:

• Florida
• Alabama
• Alaska
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Kansas
• Oklahoma
• South Carolina
• Texas
• Virginia
• Washington

Exporting US States

On the other hand, the following US states have been involved in exporting helicopters under HS Code 88021200:

• Florida
• Rhode Island
• Virgin Islands
• Alaska
• Maryland
• Connecticut
• District of Columbia
• Georgia
• New Jersey
• New York
• North Carolina
• Pennsylvania

HS Code 88021200 plays a crucial role in regulating the import and export of helicopters with an unladen weight over 2,000 kg. Understanding the details and implications of this HS code is essential for businesses and individuals involved in the aviation industry or international trade.