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HTS Chapter 88 · Section XVII

Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof

Chapter 88 averages a 0.1% general (MFN) duty across its 28 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 3%.

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0.1%
avg MFN duty
3%
highest line
28
rated tariff lines
96%
enter duty-free

Tariff lines in Chapter 88 by duty-rate band

How the 28 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges

Duty-free270.1–5%1

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

About HTS Chapter 88

HTS Chapter 88 - Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof - organizes 113 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 28 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 88 sits within Section XVII (Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels), which groups commercially related product categories together.

The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 0.1%, with the highest individual rate reaching 3%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.

Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.

Chapter 88 At a Glance

Tariff distribution statistics for HTS Chapter 88 from USITC 2026 Basic Edition.
Metric Value Notes
Total tariff classifications 113 All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines.
Lines with explicit rates 28 Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty.
Average general rate 0.1% Mean MFN rate across rated lines.
Highest line rate 3% Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.

Tariff Lines

8801.00.00 Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft
Free
Gliders and hang gliders:
8801.00.00.10 Hang gliders
No.
8801.00.00.20 Gliders
No.
8801.00.00.50 Other
No.
8802 Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, airplanes, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles:
Helicopters:
8802.11.01 Of an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg
Free
New:
8802.11.01.15 Military
No.
Other:
8802.11.01.30 Of an unladen weight not exceeding 998 kg
No.
8802.11.01.45 Of an unladen weight exceeding 998 but not exceeding 2,000 kg
No.
Used or rebuilt:
8802.11.01.60 Military
No.
8802.11.01.90 Other
No.
8802.12.01 Of an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg
Free
New:
8802.12.01.20 Military
No.
8802.12.01.40 Other
No.
Used or rebuilt:
8802.12.01.60 Military
No.
8802.12.01.80 Other
No.
8802.20.01 Airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg
Free
8802.20.01.15 Of an unladen weight not exceeding 450 kg
No.
Other:
New:
Military aircraft:
8802.20.01.20 Airplanes
No.
8802.20.01.30 Other aircraft
No.
Other:
8802.20.01.40 Single engine airplanes
No.
8802.20.01.50 Multiple engine airplanes
No.
8802.20.01.60 Other aircraft
No.
Used or rebuilt:
8802.20.01.70 Military aircraft
No.
8802.20.01.80 Other aircraft
No.
8802.30.01 Airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg but not exceeding 15,000 kg
Free
New:
Military aircraft:
8802.30.01.10 Fighters
No.
8802.30.01.20 Other
No.
Other:
Multiple engine airplanes:
8802.30.01.30 Of an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 but not exceeding 4,536 kg
No.
Of an unladen weight exceeding 4,536 but not exceeding 15,000 kg:
8802.30.01.40 Turbofan powered
No.
8802.30.01.50 Other
No.
8802.30.01.60 Other
No.
Used or rebuilt:
8802.30.01.70 Military aircraft
No.
8802.30.01.80 Other aircraft
No.
8802.40.01 Airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg
Free
New:
Military aircraft:
8802.40.01.15 Fighters
No.
8802.40.01.20 Cargo transports
No.
8802.40.01.30 Other
No.
Other:
8802.40.01.40 Passenger transports
No.
8802.40.01.60 Cargo transports
No.
8802.40.01.70 Other (including passenger/cargo combinations)
No.
Used or rebuilt:
8802.40.01.80 Military aircraft
No.
8802.40.01.90 Other aircraft
No.
8802.60 Spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles:
8802.60.30.00 Communications satellites
No.
Free
8802.60.90 Other
Free
8802.60.90.20 Military
No.
8802.60.90.40 Other
No.
8804.00.00.00 Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto
kg
3%
8805 Aircraft launching gear; deck-arrestor or similar gear; ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles:
8805.10.00.00 Aircraft launching gear and parts thereof; deck- arrestors or similar gear and parts thereof
kg
Free
Ground flying trainers and parts thereof:
8805.21.00.00 Air combat simulators and parts thereof
kg
Free
8805.29.00.00 Other
kg
Free
8806 Unmanned aircraft:
8806.10.00.00 Designed for the carriage of passengers
No.
Free
Other, for remote-controlled flight only:
8806.21.00.00 With maximum take-off weight not more than 250 g
No.
Free
8806.22.00.00 With maximum take-off weight more than 250 g but not more than 7 kg
No.
Free
8806.23.00.00 With maximum take-off weight more than 7 kg but not more than 25 kg
No.
Free
8806.24.00.00 With maximum take-off weight more than 25 kg but not more than 150 kg
No.
Free
8806.29.00.00 Other
No.
Free
Other:
8806.91.00.00 With maximum take-off weight not more than 250 g
No.
Free
8806.92.00.00 With maximum take-off weight more than 250 g but not more than 7 kg
No.
Free
8806.93.00.00 With maximum take-off weight more than 7 kg but not more than 25 kg
No.
Free
8806.94.00.00 With maximum take-off weight more than 25 kg but not more than 150 kg
No.
Free
8806.99.00.00 Other
No.
Free
8807 Parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806:
8807.10.00 Propellers and rotors and parts thereof
Free
For use in civil aircraft:
8807.10.00.15 For use by the Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard
kg
8807.10.00.30 Other
kg
8807.10.00.60 Other
kg
8807.20.00 Undercarriages and parts thereof
Free
For use in civil aircraft:
8807.20.00.15 For use by the Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard
kg
8807.20.00.30 Other
kg
8807.20.00.60 Other
kg
8807.30.00 Other parts of airplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft
Free
For use in civil aircraft:
8807.30.00.15 For use by the Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard
kg
8807.30.00.30 Other
kg
8807.30.00.60 Other
kg
8807.90 Other:
8807.90.30.00 Parts of communications satellites
kg
Free
8807.90.90 Other
Free
For use in civil aircraft:
8807.90.90.15 For use by the Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard
kg
8807.90.90.30 Other
kg
8807.90.90.60 Other
kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Chapter 88 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 88 covers Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof. It contains 113 individual tariff classifications, of which 28 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section XVII (Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 88? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 88 is 0.1%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 3%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 88? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.

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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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