Aircraft launching gear; deck-arrestor or similar gear; ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles
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Heading 8805 covers aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear, ground flying trainers, and parts of those articles. It splits three ways: 8805.10 for launching and arresting gear, 8805.21 for air combat simulators, and 8805.29 for all other ground flying trainers. Every line in the heading carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Aircraft carrier catapult and launching gear
- Deck-arrestor gear, barriers and tailhook assemblies
- Parts of aircraft launching and arresting gear
- Air combat simulators for pilot training
- Full flight simulators for civil or commercial pilot training
- Flight training devices and procedure trainers
- Cockpit mock-up and instrument panel training units
- Parts and components of ground flying trainers
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide whether the article is launching or deck-arrestor gear, or a ground flying trainer used for pilot instruction.
- If it is a ground flying trainer, check whether it is an air combat simulator or another type of trainer.
- Check whether the item is a complete unit or a part; parts follow the same line as the article they belong to.
- Confirm the item is for training or deck and launch operations, not an actual aircraft or an aircraft part.
- Confirm the item is not a toy or amusement device, which would fall outside this heading.
Often confused with
- Heading 8806Unmanned aircraft (drones)
The drone itself is classified as an unmanned aircraft, not as launching or training gear.
- Heading 8807Parts of airplanes and helicopters
Aircraft parts are classified in the parts heading, unless they are parts of launching gear or trainers.
- Parachutes and rotorchutes
Parachutes and their parts fall in their own heading, not in 8805.
- Heading 8802Complete airplanes and helicopters
The finished aircraft belongs in 8802; 8805 covers only the ground and deck support equipment.
- Toy flight simulators for play
Goods designed for amusement rather than pilot training are classified as toys.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for aircraft launching gear?
Aircraft launching gear and deck-arrestor gear, including their parts, are classified under 8805.10.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on flight simulators?
Ground flying trainers other than air combat simulators are classified under 8805.29.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Air combat simulators and their parts fall under 8805.21.00.00, also at a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify a part of a flight simulator?
Parts of ground flying trainers are classified with the trainer itself: 8805.29.00.00 for other trainers or 8805.21.00.00 for air combat simulators, both at a general (MFN) rate of 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.