What does HTS Chapter 88 cover?

Chapter 88 covers aircraft and spacecraft. It contains 84 HTS lines at the 10-digit classification level. Products in this chapter are assigned codes starting with 8801, 8802, 8804 and 3 additional headings.

How many HTS codes are in Chapter 88?

Chapter 88 (Aircraft and Spacecraft) contains 84 HTS tariff lines, ranging from 4-digit headings to fully-specified 10-digit codes.

What are the general duty rates in Chapter 88?

General (MFN) duty rates for Chapter 88 range from Free to 3%. The exact rate depends on the 10-digit HTS code. Products may qualify for reduced or free rates under trade agreements such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or other FTAs — these are listed in the Special Rates column.

Do products in Chapter 88 face Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, selected products in Chapter 88 carry Section 301 tariffs on imports from China. Affected headings include 8801, 8802, 8804, 8805, 8806. The surcharge rate varies by product; check each 10-digit code for the specific amount.

Are there reciprocal tariffs in Chapter 88?

Yes, some products in Chapter 88 are subject to reciprocal tariffs following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling. These are applied on top of the MFN base rate. Use TariffCenter's Duty Calculator to see the full stacked rate for any specific code and country of origin.

How do I calculate the landed cost for a Chapter 88 product?

To calculate landed cost: (1) find the correct 10-digit HTS code below, (2) enter it in TariffCenter's free Import Duty Calculator with the country of origin and declared value, (3) the calculator applies all active layers — MFN base rate, Section 301, reciprocal tariffs, and Merchandise Processing Fee — and returns the total landed cost in seconds.

Chapter 88

Aircraft and Spacecraft

Name: HTS Chapter 88 Tariff Codes — Aircraft and Spacecraft
Creator: TariffCenter

By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-04-09 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule

At a glance

Chapter 88 contains 84 HTS lines covering aircraft and spacecraft. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 3%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.

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8801 — Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft

Heading 8801 contains 4 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.

8801.00.00

Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft

Free

HS Code	Description	General Rate	Special Rates
8802	Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, airplanes, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles:	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.11.01	Of an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.11.01.15	Military	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.11.01.30	Of an unladen weight not exceeding 998 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.11.01.45	Of an unladen weight exceeding 998 but not exceeding 2,000 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.11.01.60	Military	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.11.01.90	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.12.01	Of an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.12.01.20	Military	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.12.01.40	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.12.01.60	Military	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.12.01.80	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.20.01	Airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.20.01.15	Of an unladen weight not exceeding 450 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.20.01.20	Airplanes	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.20.01.30	Other aircraft	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.20.01.40	Single engine airplanes	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.20.01.50	Multiple engine airplanes	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.20.01.60	Other aircraft	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.20.01.70	Military aircraft	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.20.01.80	Other aircraft	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.30.01	Airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg but not exceeding 15,000 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.30.01.10	Fighters	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.30.01.20	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.30.01.30	Of an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 but not exceeding 4,536 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.30.01.40	Turbofan powered	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.30.01.50	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.30.01.60	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.30.01.70	Military aircraft	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.30.01.80	Other aircraft	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.40.01	Airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.40.01.15	Fighters	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.40.01.20	Cargo transports	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.40.01.30	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.40.01.40	Passenger transports	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.40.01.60	Cargo transports	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.40.01.70	Other (including passenger/cargo combinations)	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.40.01.80	Military aircraft	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.40.01.90	Other aircraft	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.60	Spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles:	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.60.30.00	Communications satellites	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.60.90	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.60.90.20	Military	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8802.60.90.40	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%

HS Code	Description	General Rate	Special Rates
8805	Aircraft launching gear; deck-arrestor or similar gear; ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles:	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8805.10.00.00	Aircraft launching gear and parts thereof; deck- arrestors or similar gear and parts thereof	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8805.21.00.00	Air combat simulators and parts thereof	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8805.29.00.00	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%

HS Code	Description	General Rate	Special Rates
8806	Unmanned aircraft:	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8806.10.00.00	Designed for the carriage of passengers	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8806.21.00.00	With maximum take-off weight not more than 250 g	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8806.22.00.00	With maximum take-off weight more than 250 g but not more than 7 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8806.23.00.00	With maximum take-off weight more than 7 kg but not more than 25 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8806.24.00.00	With maximum take-off weight more than 25 kg but not more than 150 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8806.29.00.00	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8806.91.00.00	With maximum take-off weight not more than 250 g	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8806.92.00.00	With maximum take-off weight more than 250 g but not more than 7 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8806.93.00.00	With maximum take-off weight more than 7 kg but not more than 25 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8806.94.00.00	With maximum take-off weight more than 25 kg but not more than 150 kg	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8806.99.00.00	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%

HS Code	Description	General Rate	Special Rates
8807	Parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806:	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.10.00	Propellers and rotors and parts thereof	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.10.00.15	For use by the Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.10.00.30	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.10.00.60	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.20.00	Undercarriages and parts thereof	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.20.00.15	For use by the Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.20.00.30	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.20.00.60	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.30.00	Other parts of airplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.30.00.15	For use by the Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.30.00.30	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.30.00.60	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.90	Other:	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.90.30.00	Parts of communications satellites	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.90.90	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.90.90.15	For use by the Department of Defense or the United States Coast Guard	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.90.90.30	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%
8807.90.90.60	Other	Free	301: 25%S122: 10%

Aircraft and Spacecraft

8801 — Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft

8802 — Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, airplanes, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles

8804 — Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto

8805 — Aircraft launching gear; deck-arrestor or similar gear; ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles

8806 — Unmanned aircraft

8807 — Parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806

Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 88