Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft.
In plain English
This category includes balloons, dirigibles, gliders, hang gliders, and other aircraft that do not have their own power source. The specific classification groups all these items together under a single entry without further subdivision.
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft.
Chapter 88 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Drones — consumer drones go to 8806 (since 2022 HS update); aircraft-grade UAVs may go to 8802.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 88
- 8802 — Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of headi…
- 8804 — Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotoch…
- 8805 — Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear, ground flying …
- 8806 — Unmanned aircraft
- 8807 — Aircraft; parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806