Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear, ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles
6-digit subheadings (3)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 88 classification notes
Chapter 88 covers significant ITAR / EAR-controlled items; personal-import effectively zero. EASA + FAA + CAAC airworthiness certification required for any aircraft import.
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…
- 8802 — Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of headi…
- 8804 — Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotoch…
- 8806 — Unmanned aircraft
- 8807 — Aircraft; parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806