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HS HEADING 8805

Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear, ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles

In plain English

This category includes equipment for launching aircraft, arresting them on decks, and training on the ground, along with the parts for these items. The classification separates these goods by distinguishing launching and arresting gear from ground-based training devices. Training equipment is further divided into air combat simulators and other types of ground flying trainers, with specific provisions for the parts of each type.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8805.10

Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof

8805.21

Ground flying trainers and parts thereof; air combat simulators and parts thereof

8805.29

Ground flying trainers and parts thereof; other than air combat simulators and parts thereof

Chapter 88 classification notes

Chapter 88 covers significant ITAR / EAR-controlled items; personal-import effectively zero. EASA + FAA + CAAC airworthiness certification required for any aircraft import.

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 database

Other headings in Chapter 88

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