U.S. imports of Helicopters with Unladen Weight Not Exceeding 2,000 kg (SITC 79211) totaled $33.0M in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Helicopters with Unladen Weight Not Exceeding 2,000 kg imports of $33.0M in August 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $41.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLight helicopters at or below the 2,000 kg unladen weight threshold serve the civil aviation market in roles ranging from emergency medical services and law enforcement to offshore support and private transport. The weight cutoff is the primary classification boundary separating this category from heavier rotorcraft, making accurate empty-weight documentation essential at entry. FAA type-certification records and airworthiness certificates are typically required alongside standard customs documentation. Trade in this segment is dominated by a small number of major civil aviation manufacturing countries, and individual aircraft transactions often involve significant per-unit value.
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11 import shipments a month
Beyond standard customs entry documents, importers generally need FAA airworthiness certification or an equivalent foreign authority certificate, proof of the aircraft's unladen weight (usually from the manufacturer's type certificate data sheet), and compliance with EPA noise and emissions standards. Coordination with the FAA Aircraft Registry is also required for US registration.
The threshold is based on unladen (empty) weight — the aircraft's weight without fuel, crew, or payload — as specified in the manufacturer's type certificate. Maximum takeoff weight is a different figure and is not used for this classification boundary.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $504.6M of Helicopters with Unladen Weight Not Exceeding 2,000 kg.
Through August 2026 · exports 1 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Germany together supply 74% of it.
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