Subheading · Chapter 88 · Heading 8807
8807.30: Other parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft
Other aircraft and drone parts
8807.30 is the HS subheading for other aircraft and drone parts, under heading 8807 in chapter 88.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 8807 30 00 00 Other parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft Free
- 8807 30 00 10 For use in civil aircraft Free
- 8807 30 00 20 Intended to be fitted in aircraft imported duty free or built within the community Free
- Other Free
- 8807 30 00 40 Connecting components for use in the production of helicopter tail rotor shafts Free
- 8807 30 00 99 Other Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 1
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
Import requirements 6
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Iraq, Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 748, S.I. 2020/707, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9024
- 9032
- 9025
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/792, S.I. 2019/583
- Documents
- L100 Import licence "controlled substances" (ozone), issued by the Commission
- Y902
- 9Y06
- Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
- Applies to goods from
- Iran, Libya, North Korea, Russia
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/461, S.I. 2019/411, 2020 No. 1665, S.I. 2019/855
- Import controlImport control of fluorinated greenhouse gases
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 517/2014
- Documents
- Y054 Goods labelled according to the provisions of Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
- Y053
- Y986 Exemption from import prohibition according to Article 11.1 and 11.2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
- Y926
- 9066
- Y950
- Y123 Undertaking registered in the F-Gas Portal according to Article 20 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
- Y124
- Y976
- Import controlImport control on luxury goods
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y945 Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y946 Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y948 Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1.4bn | 35.9% | -6.8% | |
| £393.4m | 10% | +8.2% | |
| £304.6m | 7.7% | +12.2% | |
| £263.1m | 6.7% | +5.9% | |
| £203.5m | 5.2% | +18.2% | |
| £197.3m | 5% | -13.1% | |
| £197.1m | 5% | +15.1% | |
| £157m | 4% | +0.8% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$596kUS$596k+US$28m+US$643m+> US$2.2bn
Exports: 210
- United States: US$19.7bn
- United Kingdom: US$10.9bn
- Germany: US$8.9bn
- France: US$8.6bn
- Morocco: US$2.9bn
- Japan: US$2.4bn
- Mexico: US$2.2bn
- Italy: US$2.2bn
- Spain: US$2.1bn
- China: US$2.1bn
- Canada: US$1.9bn
- South Korea: US$1.3bn
- Singapore: US$1.1bn
- Austria: US$962m
- Malaysia: US$899m
- India: US$802m
- Netherlands: US$776m
- Belgium: US$732m
- Australia: US$703m
- Poland: US$646m
- Türkiye: US$643m
- Israel: US$530m
- Brazil: US$467m
- Philippines: US$422m
- Switzerland: US$328m
- Portugal: US$328m
- Taiwan: US$318m
- Czechia: US$281m
- Romania: US$266m
- Ireland: US$262m
- Thailand: US$261m
- Sweden: US$235m
- United Arab Emirates: US$214m
- Tunisia: US$211m
- Denmark: US$200m
- Saudi Arabia: US$199m
- Indonesia: US$195m
- Norway: US$173m
- Hungary: US$165m
- Vietnam: US$154m
- South Africa: US$135m
- Bulgaria: US$117m
- Luxembourg: US$114m
- Russia: US$104m
- Croatia: US$92m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$89m
- Ethiopia: US$62m
- Ecuador: US$61m
- Bahrain: US$55m
- Sri Lanka: US$37m
- Greece: US$36m
- New Zealand: US$31m
- Slovenia: US$28m
- Malta: US$28m
- Bermuda: US$27m
- Lithuania: US$25m
- Finland: US$25m
- Brunei: US$24m
- Fiji: US$22m
- Colombia: US$21m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$5mUS$5m+US$98m+US$615m+> US$2.1bn
Imports: 215
- United States: US$14.1bn
- France: US$13.5bn
- Germany: US$10.3bn
- United Kingdom: US$4.6bn
- Canada: US$4bn
- Singapore: US$3.9bn
- China: US$2.1bn
- Spain: US$2bn
- Malaysia: US$1.8bn
- Morocco: US$1.6bn
- Italy: US$1.5bn
- Japan: US$1.5bn
- Brazil: US$1.2bn
- Taiwan: US$1.2bn
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$907m
- Switzerland: US$862m
- United Arab Emirates: US$792m
- South Korea: US$762m
- Australia: US$746m
- Qatar: US$726m
- Saudi Arabia: US$713m
- Ireland: US$615m
- Netherlands: US$585m
- Türkiye: US$552m
- Belgium: US$485m
- India: US$446m
- Austria: US$402m
- Poland: US$381m
- Israel: US$351m
- Thailand: US$339m
- Norway: US$326m
- Philippines: US$322m
- Denmark: US$301m
- Mexico: US$294m
- Vietnam: US$265m
- Indonesia: US$253m
- Ukraine: US$251m
- Greece: US$193m
- Portugal: US$184m
- New Zealand: US$169m
- Croatia: US$153m
- Sweden: US$138m
- Hungary: US$133m
- Kuwait: US$129m
- Tunisia: US$126m
- Russia: US$124m
- Bulgaria: US$124m
- Finland: US$119m
- South Africa: US$114m
- Egypt: US$106m
- Jordan: US$100m
- Czechia: US$100m
- Colombia: US$99m
- Nigeria: US$98m
- Romania: US$92m
- Luxembourg: US$92m
- Azerbaijan: US$71m
- Kenya: US$65m
- Malta: US$64m
- Lithuania: US$61m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$19.7bn | 24.9% | |
| 2 | US$10.9bn | 13.8% | |
| 3 | US$8.9bn | 11.3% | |
| 4 | US$8.6bn | 10.9% | |
| 5 | US$2.9bn | 3.6% | |
| 6 | US$2.4bn | 3% | |
| 7 | US$2.2bn | 2.8% | |
| 8 | US$2.2bn | 2.8% | |
| 9 | US$2.1bn | 2.6% | |
| 10 | US$2.1bn | 2.6% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$14.1bn | 17.9% | |
| 2 | US$13.5bn | 17.1% | |
| 3 | US$10.3bn | 13.1% | |
| 4 | US$4.6bn | 5.8% | |
| 5 | US$4bn | 5% | |
| 6 | US$3.9bn | 5% | |
| 7 | US$2.1bn | 2.6% | |
| 8 | US$2bn | 2.6% | |
| 9 | US$1.8bn | 2.3% | |
| 10 | US$1.6bn | 2.1% |
Import duty on this product around the world 93
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 0%median duty
- 53number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 25%highest: Bermuda, Maldives, Bahamas
93
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 10% | 2022 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 25% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2022 | ||
| 0% | 2022 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 1% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 3% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2022 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 2.7% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 2.5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 10% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 25% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 2.5% | 2023 | ||
| 2.5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 10% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 3% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 3% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 2.7% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 5% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 2023 | ||
| 0% | 0% – 0.1% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2022–2023; rates may have changed since. · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 79295 Other parts of aeroplanes/helicopters
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Intermediate goods · BEC 5112
- CPC 2.1 product
- 49640 Parts of aircraft and spacecraft
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 3030 Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8803.30 | changed |
| 2012 | 8803.30 | changed |
| 2007 | 8803.30 | changed |
| 2002 | 8803.30 | changed |
| 1996 | 8803.30 | changed |
| 1992 | 8803.30 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 20
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N359923 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a rotary geared actuator from the United States
- N356461 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of coil over shocks from New Zealand
- N350490 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a countermeasure dispenser and a pylon from Sweden
- N334940 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an aircraft galley door and a kick plate from Mexico
- 600016202 HMRC
The product is a precision-machined aerospace component described as a reaction plate for a torque brake assembly. It is made from 15-5PH precipitation hardening stainless steel, conforming to AMS 5659 Type 1 material specification. The component is manufactured as a solid cylindrical…
- 600015463 HMRC
Sub-assembly SUB002-VA-03-0032 is a part of an active tuned vibration attenuator (ATVA) designed to be installed on civilian aircraft to manage unwanted vibration and noise. Manufactured from aluminium alloy, the part is precision engineered to a specific design to be assembled, along with…
- 600014536 HMRC
An ‘O’ ring seal specially designed to create a seal to prevent leakage from pipe unions, manifolds or cartridge breaches of an ejection seat Ballistic System Transmission System (BSTS). The BSTS pipework and manifolds transfer high-pressure gas, generated by explosive cartridges installed in the…
- 600014157 HMRC
A DC motor assembly which is made of aluminium alloy it is specifically used in a certain type of aircraft. It is a motor that will form part of the oil door cooler actuator system. It is used in the fan section of the Aircraft which sits separately to the engine. The DC motor assembly when fitted…
- 600014158 HMRC
An Armature assembly which is made of aluminium alloy is specifically used in a certain type of aircraft. The armature will form part of the oil door cooler actuator system. It is used in the fan section of the aircraft which sits separately to the engine. The armature assembly when fitted inside…
- 600014159 HMRC
A output tube assembly which is made of aluminium alloy is specifically used in a certain type of aircraft. The Output tube will form part of the oil door cooler actuator system. It is used in the fan section of the aircraft which sits separately to the engine. The output tube assembly when fitted…
20 rulings in total for this code
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
-
FR Doc. 2026-14542 · 91 FR 45516 · Source: federalregister.gov
-
FR Doc. 2026-11158 · 91 FR 33854 · Source: federalregister.gov
-
CELEX 32026R0513 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
-
CELEX 32026R0271 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
Code history
Since 2022; before, these goods were classified under 8803.30.
The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8807.30 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Subheading 8807.30 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is 2.7%.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of other aircraft and drone parts into the UK came to £3.9bn between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 1% on the year before); United States supplied 36%, followed by France.
In 2024, countries exported other aircraft and drone parts worth US$78.9bn (+4.9% year on year).
The largest exporter was the United States (US$19.7bn), followed by the United Kingdom.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for other parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft?
Other parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft fall under HS subheading 8807.30, part of heading 8807, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on other parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8807.30 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on other parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8807.30 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most other parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or…?
The United States, with US$19.7bn in 2024 (24.9% of world exports).
Which countries can export other aircraft and drone parts to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on other aircraft and drone parts?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import other aircraft and drone parts from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were United States (36%), France (10%) and Germany (8%), out of total imports of £3.9bn.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.