HS Chapter 88 — Aircraft and spacecraft
Harmonized System classification guide · last updated 2026-10-14
HS Chapter
88
Chapter number
Section
XVII
Section name
Typical duty
varies
By subheading & market
HS headings
3
4-digit headings
What Chapter 88 covers
Aeroplanes, helicopters, spacecraft, satellites and parts thereof.
Common HS headings in Chapter 88
- 8801 Balloons, dirigibles
- 8802 Aeroplanes
- 8805 Aircraft parts
Classification notes
Air vs space and complete vs parts determine the subheading.
Frequently asked questions about HS Chapter 88
What Chapter 88 covers
Aeroplanes, helicopters, spacecraft, satellites and parts thereof.
Which products are classified under HS Chapter 88?
Common HS headings in Chapter 88 include: 8801 Balloons, dirigibles; 8802 Aeroplanes; 8805 Aircraft parts.
How do I find the import duty for HS Chapter 88 goods?
Determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g., China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS Chapter 88 products?
Air vs space and complete vs parts determine the subheading.
Related HS chapters
Ch. 86 Railway/tramway locomotives
Ch. 87 Vehicles other than railway
Ch. 90 Optical, photographic, measuring