HS Code 88: Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof

Q: Is HS code 88 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 88 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 88 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 88?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 88.

What is HS Code 88

HS Code 88 covers Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section XVII (Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment). The two digits "88" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "88" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 88 Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof Cover?

Section XVII

Chapters (86-89) Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment

Chapter 88

Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof

HS Code 8801

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

HS Code 8802

Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles

HS Code 8804

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

HS Code 8805

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

HS Code 8806

Unmanned aircraft

HS Code 8807

Aircraft; parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806

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What HS Codes for Aircraft and Spacecraft Do Not Cover

Chapter 88 covers aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and their parts. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Model aircraft and toy drones

Chapter 95

Aircraft instruments and avionics (presented separately)

Chapter 90

Aircraft tires

Chapter 40

Parachutes used for sport

may shift to Chapter 95

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Aircraft and Spacecraft HS 88

HS Code 8801

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

HS Code 8802

Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles

HS Code 8804

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

HS Code 8805

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

HS Code 8806

Unmanned aircraft

HS Code 8807

Aircraft; parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806

HS Code 880100

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

HS Code 880211

Helicopters, except unmanned; of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg

HS Code 880212

Helicopters, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg

HS Code 880220

Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 88?

HS code 88 covers Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof, one of the chapter 88 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 88 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 88 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 88?