Section XVII · Vehicles & Transport · Chapter 88
Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
About chapter 88
Chapter 88 covers aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof: a relatively small chapter by code count, but high in trade value, and one where many countries grant duty concessions under civil aviation agreements.
Classification tip: Aircraft parts imported under the WTO Civil Aircraft Agreement often qualify for duty-free treatment, but only when the end use is genuinely civil aviation: military or dual-use aircraft components can fall outside that concession.
26 six-digit codes
Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft.
1 code8801.00Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft.
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 codes8802.11Helicopters, except unmanned; of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg8802.12Helicopters, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg8802.20Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg8802.30Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg8802.40Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg8802.60Spacecraft; (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles
Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto
1 code8804.00Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto
Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear, ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles
3 codes8805.10Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof8805.21Ground flying trainers and parts thereof; air combat simulators and parts thereof8805.29Ground flying trainers and parts thereof; other than air combat simulators and parts thereof
Unmanned aircraft
11 codes8806.10Unmanned aircraft; for carriage of passengers8806.21Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of not more than 250g8806.22Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 250g but not more than 7kg8806.23Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 7kg but not more than 25kg8806.24Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 25kg but not more than 150kg8806.29Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 150kg8806.91Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight not more than 250g8806.92Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 250g but not more than 7kg8806.93Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 7kg but not more than 25kg8806.94Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 25kg but not more than 150kg8806.99Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 150kg
Aircraft; parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806
4 codes8807.10Aircraft and spacecraft; propellers and rotors and parts thereof8807.20Aircraft and spacecraft; under-carriages and parts thereof8807.30Aircraft and spacecraft; parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 88078807.90Aircraft and spacecraft; parts thereof n.e.c. in chapter 88
More chapters in section XVII: Vehicles & Transport
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 8801-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 88 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 88 cover?
Chapter 88 of the Harmonized System covers: aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof. It belongs to section XVII (Vehicles & Transport) and contains 6 four-digit headings, 8801–8807.
How many HS codes are in chapter 88?
Chapter 88 contains 6 four-digit headings and 26 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 8801 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 88?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.