Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles
6-digit subheadings (6)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Helicopters, except unmanned; of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg
Helicopters, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg
Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg
Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg
Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
Spacecraft; (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles
Chapter 88 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Drones — consumer drones go to 8806 (since 2022 HS update); aircraft-grade UAVs may go to 8802.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 88
- 8801 — Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered a…
- 8804 — Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotoch…
- 8805 — Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear, ground flying …
- 8806 — Unmanned aircraft
- 8807 — Aircraft; parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806