HS Code 8801Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft.
1 six-digit code · Heading 1 of 6 in Chapter 88 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8801 covers aircraft that fly without an engine, such as balloons, dirigibles, gliders and hang gliders. This page explains what fits here and which nearby heading takes everything else.
Heading 8801does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft.” classify at the single six-digit code 880100. The heading is number 1 of 6 in Chapter 88, Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof, which runs to 26 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8801
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 880100 | Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft. |
What heading 8801 covers
The Harmonized System sorts traded goods into numbered groups. Heading 8801 is the group for aircraft that have no engine. That includes balloons and dirigibles, which many people call airships. It also includes gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft.
The heading sits in Chapter 88, which deals with aircraft and spacecraft. The wording of the heading gives you the key test: is the aircraft non-powered? If it is, heading 8801 is the first place to look. If it is not, one of the nearby headings below is likely a better fit.
Heading 8801 classification is mostly about the type of craft. Lighter-than-air craft and craft that glide both belong here. Always read the full legal text of the heading before you fill in a customs form.
HS 8801 vs 8802, 8804, 8806 and 8807
Most classification mistakes happen at the border between neighbouring headings. Use this short guide, then check the full text of the heading you pick.
- 8802: other aircraft, such as helicopters and aeroplanes, plus spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles.
- 8806: unmanned aircraft.
HS code for hang gliders, gliders and balloons
A hang glider, a glider and a balloon all use the same code: 880100. It is the only code under this heading, so you have no further choice to make once the goods fit the description.
Paragliders are the common trap. They sound like gliders, but heading 8804 names them directly, so they do not go here. A helicopter or an aeroplane is also out, because heading 8802 covers those.
Parts are the other trap. A part of a glider or a balloon does not use 880100. If you are still unsure, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.
HS Code 8801 import and export data
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Related
- Chapter 88: aircraft and spacecraft
- HS 8802 helicopters, aeroplanes and spacecraft
- HS 8804 parachutes and paragliders
- HS 8805 aircraft launching gear
- HS 8806 unmanned aircraft
- HS 8807 parts of aircraft and gliders
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Nearby headings in Chapter 88
- 8802Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading…6 codes
- 8804Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes…1 code
- 8805Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear, ground flying…3 codes
- 8806Unmanned aircraft11 codes
- 8807Aircraft; parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 88064 codes
Who ships under 8801?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Transport Equipment, chapters 86–89.
HS Code 8801: common questions
What is HS code 8801?
It belongs to Chapter 88, which covers aircraft and spacecraft.
What is the HS code for gliders and hang gliders?
Both are classified under 880100. That is the only code in heading 8801.
Are paragliders classified under HS 8801?
No. Heading 8804 names paragliders, along with parachutes and rotochutes.
What is the difference between HS 8801 and 8802?
Heading 8802 covers other aircraft, such as helicopters and aeroplanes, and also spacecraft.
Where do parts of gliders or balloons classify?
They do not use 880100.
Who imports balloons and gliders under HS 8801?
The import and export data section above shows how to look this up. Searching by the code is the way in.
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