Heading 8802

Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, airplanes, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles

36 declarable lines

Heading 8802 covers manned aircraft such as helicopters and airplanes, plus spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles. It is split first by type of craft, then by unladen weight, then by new versus used or rebuilt, and within those by military versus other use. All declarable lines in this heading carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Two-seat piston helicopter, new, under 998 kg
Used light helicopter over 2,000 kg for a flight school
Single engine private airplane under 2,000 kg
Turbofan business jet between 4,536 and 15,000 kg
New four-engine cargo transport over 15,000 kg
Military fighter aircraft, new
Communications satellite for a telecom operator
Spacecraft launch vehicle

How to choose the right subheading

Type of craft: helicopter, airplane or other aircraft, or spacecraft and launch vehicles.
Unladen weight of the aircraft, using the weight brackets of 2,000 kg, 15,000 kg and the finer split at 450 kg and 998 kg.
Whether the craft is new or used or rebuilt.
Whether it is a military aircraft or other use.
For airplanes, number of engines and engine type, such as turbofan powered.

Often confused with

Unmanned aircraft and drones
Drones have their own heading and are not classified in 8802.
Heading 8806
Wings, landing gear and other aircraft parts
Parts of aircraft are classified in heading 8807, not with the complete craft.
Heading 8807
Ground flying trainers and flight simulators
Training equipment on the ground is covered by heading 8805.
Heading 8805
Toy model airplanes
Scale models for play or display are toys, not aircraft.
New pneumatic aircraft tires of rubber
Tires are classified by material in chapter 40.
Heading 4011

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a new helicopter weighing 900 kg?

Use 8802.11.01.30 for new helicopters of an unladen weight not exceeding 998 kg. Its general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on a used aircraft over 15,000 kg?

Used or rebuilt aircraft over 15,000 kg that are not military are classified in 8802.40.01.90. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify a communications satellite?

Communications satellites go in 8802.60.30.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.