U.S. exports of Air Combat Simulators & Parts (HS 880521) totaled $22.4M in August 2026.
Importers of Air Combat Simulators & Parts paid $14K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.22% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Air Combat Simulators & Parts imports of $6.2M in August 2026 ran 93% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFull-mission air combat simulators and their parts — used to train military pilots in weapons employment, threat response, and tactical maneuvering without airborne risk — are classified under a single line (8805210000). Canada leads US imports under this heading, reflecting the deep defense-industrial integration between the two countries, with Italy and the United Kingdom also significant sources. Given the military end-use of virtually all equipment in this heading, ITAR licensing and DoD acquisition compliance are standard considerations for importers.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
34 import shipments a month
ITAR applicability depends on whether the simulator is specifically designed or modified for a defense article or incorporates controlled technology. Even simulators that replicate unclassified aircraft may be USML-controlled if they are designed to train in weapons employment or electronic warfare. A formal commodity jurisdiction determination from the State Department is advisable when the classification is uncertain.
Transaction value is the primary CBP valuation method, but government-to-government sales and cost-plus defense contracts can complicate standard valuation. Importers should retain all contract documentation, including any government furnished equipment (GFE) values, and may need to work with a customs broker experienced in defense procurement imports to ensure accurate declared value.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 8805
Subheading 880521 · $22.4M of $47.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$22.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $45.0M of Air Combat Simulators & Parts and exported $142.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 880521 — Air Combat Simulators & Parts, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8805210000 | Air Combat Simulators and Parts Thereof | $6.2M | 0.22% | 2.18% | $14K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8805210000 | Air Combat Simulators and Parts Thereof | $22.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Australia and Finland together take 86% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
97.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.22% of imports for consumption.