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U.S. imports of military aircraft and parts (End-Use 50000) totaled $277.6M in April 2026, traded with 59 countries.
Importers of Military Aircraft and Parts paid $7.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $64.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Military Aircraft and Parts imports of $277.6M in April 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $313.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataImports of military aircraft and their parts into the United States represent a specialized and relatively low-volume trade flow, often involving allied-nation equipment returning for depot-level maintenance, foreign military sales returns, or cooperative defense program components. HTS classification for military aircraft parts can be complex, as many components are dual-use and may also appear in civil aviation chapters. Import of certain foreign military articles may additionally require coordination with the State Department under ITAR's import provisions, particularly for items on the US Munitions Import List administered by ATF.
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Yes, in certain cases. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) administers the US Munitions Import List (USMIL) under the Arms Export Control Act. Articles on the USMIL, which includes many military aircraft components, require an ATF import permit. Importers should verify whether specific parts appear on the USMIL before arranging shipment.
The distinction often turns on whether the part is exclusively military in design and function or is a dual-use component also found in civil aircraft. Exclusively military parts may be classified under HTS Chapter 93 or under specific defense-article provisions, while dual-use parts are more commonly classified in Chapter 88 alongside civil aviation components. The classification determination requires careful review of the part's specifications and intended use.
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
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