Chapter · Section XVII

Chapter 88: Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof

88
  • 0%–2%UK
  • 0%–7.7%EU
  • 0%–5%Türkiye
  • 0%–3%USA
  • US$257.2bnWorld trade in 2024

Chapter 88 of the Harmonized System has 6 headings and belongs to section XVII (vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment).

The UK Global Tariff divides chapter 88 into 69 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2% (average 0.1%). 64 of them are duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, chapter 88 covers 39 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 7.7%. 6 of them are duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides chapter 88 into 45 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 0% and 5% (average 4.8%). 2 of them are duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported chapter 88 goods worth US$257.2bn (+7.2% year on year).

The largest exporter was the United States (US$64.7bn), followed by France.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$38.6bn.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 2% Third-country duty 69 tariff lines · average 0.1% EU Free – 7.7% Third-country duty 39 tariff lines · average 3.9% Türkiye Free – 5% Statutory rate (Law 474) 45 tariff lines · average 4.8% USA Free – 3% General (MFN) 28 tariff lines · average 0.1%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

Headings 6

World trade in 2024

88 · US$257.2bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$6.6mUS$6.6m+US$118m+US$1.7bn+> US$7.4bn

Exports: 215
  1. United States: US$64.7bn
  2. France: US$43.5bn
  3. Germany: US$34.8bn
  4. United Kingdom: US$15.2bn
  5. Canada: US$14.3bn
  6. China: US$9.7bn
  7. Ireland: US$7.4bn
  8. India: US$6.9bn
  9. Spain: US$6.4bn
  10. Brazil: US$5bn
  11. Italy: US$4.4bn
  12. Morocco: US$3bn
  13. Japan: US$2.6bn
  14. Mexico: US$2.4bn
  15. United Arab Emirates: US$2.4bn
  16. Switzerland: US$2.3bn
  17. South Korea: US$2bn
  18. Netherlands: US$1.9bn
  19. Saudi Arabia: US$1.8bn
  20. Poland: US$1.8bn
  21. Israel: US$1.7bn
  22. Austria: US$1.7bn
  23. Singapore: US$1.7bn
  24. Malaysia: US$1.6bn
  25. Türkiye: US$1.6bn
  26. Australia: US$1.3bn
  27. Belgium: US$997.5m
  28. Thailand: US$964m
  29. Kazakhstan: US$943.8m
  30. Sweden: US$847.9m
  31. Czechia: US$776.3m
  32. Hong Kong SAR China: US$761.2m
  33. Kuwait: US$611.9m
  34. Philippines: US$592m
  35. Russia: US$578m
  36. Portugal: US$526.2m
  37. Norway: US$515.4m
  38. Denmark: US$466.5m
  39. Indonesia: US$448.2m
  40. Romania: US$389.8m
  41. South Africa: US$377.9m
  42. Taiwan: US$375.7m
  43. Vietnam: US$319.9m
  44. Malta: US$278.7m
  45. Tunisia: US$274.6m
  46. Hungary: US$211.1m
  47. Oman: US$204.3m
  48. Sri Lanka: US$191.9m
  49. New Zealand: US$187.3m
  50. Bulgaria: US$170.3m
  51. Croatia: US$142.3m
  52. Slovenia: US$141.6m
  53. Luxembourg: US$140.7m
  54. Uzbekistan: US$118m
  55. Central African Republic: US$115.2m
  56. Ecuador: US$114.8m
  57. Cayman Islands: US$109.1m
  58. Cyprus: US$103.2m
  59. Finland: US$99.6m
  60. Bhutan: US$98.7m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$64.7bn 25.1%
2 France US$43.5bn 16.9%
3 Germany US$34.8bn 13.5%
4 United Kingdom US$15.2bn 5.9%
5 Canada US$14.3bn 5.6%
6 China US$9.7bn 3.8%
7 Ireland US$7.4bn 2.9%
8 India US$6.9bn 2.7%
9 Spain US$6.4bn 2.5%
10 Brazil US$5bn 1.9%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$38.6bn 15%
2 France US$19.1bn 7.4%
3 Germany US$18.2bn 7.1%
4 United Kingdom US$15bn 5.8%
5 China US$13.8bn 5.3%
6 Ireland US$11.8bn 4.6%
7 India US$11.2bn 4.4%
8 Canada US$8.8bn 3.4%
9 Singapore US$7.2bn 2.8%
10 Japan US$6.3bn 2.5%

Chapter notes

Note

1. For the purposes of this chapter, the expression ‘unmanned aircraft’ means any aircraft, other than those of heading 8801, designed to be flown without a pilot on board. They may be designed to carry a payload or equipped with permanently integrated digital cameras or other equipment which would enable them to perform utilitarian functions during their flight.

The expression ‘unmanned aircraft’, however, does not cover flying toys, designed solely for amusement purposes (heading 9503).

Subheading notes

1. For the purposes of subheadings 880211 to 880240, the expression ‘unladen weight’ means the weight of the machine in normal flying order, excluding the weight of the crew and of fuel and equipment other than permanently fitted items of equipment.

2. For the purposes of subheadings 880621 to 880624 and 880691 to 880694, the expression ‘maximum take-off weight’ means the maximum weight of the machine in normal flying order, at take-off, including the weight of payload, equipment and fuel.

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof?

Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof make up HS chapter 88, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 88 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 88 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 7.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof?

The United States, with US$64.7bn in 2024 (25.1% of world exports).