HS Code 8802Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles
6 six-digit codes · Heading 2 of 6 in Chapter 88 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
This page explains what it covers, how its subheadings are split, and how to tell it apart from nearby headings.
The WCO writes heading 8802 as a residual bucket: goods of Chapter 88that answer to “Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles” and that no more specific heading in the chapter already claims. It still carries 6 six-digit codes, 880211 through 880260, so “other” is not the end of the classification here. The heading is number 2 of 6 in Chapter 88, Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof, which runs to 26 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8802
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 880211 | Helicopters, except unmanned; of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg |
| 880212 | Helicopters, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg |
| 880220 | Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg |
| 880230 | Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg |
| 880240 | Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg |
| 880260 | Spacecraft; (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles |
What HS code 8802 covers
Heading 8802 is the main home for powered aircraft with a crew on board. It also covers spacecraft, including satellites, and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles. Some traders also search for it as HSN code 8802. The code is the same.
The heading is written as a list of exclusions and examples. It takes other aircraft that are not balloons or gliders. It leaves out unmanned aircraft. Helicopters and aeroplanes are the two everyday examples.
The code does not look at who uses the machine. A military aircraft and a civil aircraft of the same type and weight can fall under the same subheading. The six-digit subheadings 880211-880260 split goods by type and unladen weight, not by use.
HS 8802 subheadings: helicopters, aeroplanes and spacecraft
Unladen weight means the weight of the aircraft empty, without crew, fuel or cargo. The heading uses it to sort helicopters and aeroplanes into bands. Here is the split in plain words.
- 880211: helicopters of 2000kg or less.
- 880212: helicopters above 2000kg.
- Weight does not matter here.
How to pick the right 8802 code
Start with the type of machine. If it is a helicopter, the choice is between 880211 and 880212. If it is an aeroplane or another powered aircraft, move on to the weight bands.
Next, check the unladen weight on the maker's papers. Under 2000kg points to 880220.
If the item is a satellite or a launch vehicle, use 880260. If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you test a product description before you file.
8802 vs 8801, 8806 and 8807
Three nearby headings cause most mix-ups. Each one answers a different question.
If the aircraft has no engine, look there first.
This is the answer to the common search for an HS code for 8802 unmanned aircraft: the heading says so in its own wording.
Parts are not in 8802 either. A whole helicopter is 8802. A part for that helicopter is 8807.
HS code 8802 import and export data
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Nearby headings in Chapter 88
- 8801Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft.1 code
- 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 8802?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 6 codes 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 8802: common questions
What is HS code 8802?
It leaves out unmanned aircraft. It belongs to Chapter 88.
What is the HS code for helicopters?
Helicopters are classed under 880211 if the unladen weight is 2000kg or less. They are classed under 880212 if it is above 2000kg. Unmanned helicopters are excluded.
What is the HS code for aeroplanes by weight?
Use 880220 for 2000kg or less.
Are drones classified under HS 8802?
No. Heading 8802 excludes unmanned aircraft. Those go to heading 8806.
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