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U.S. exports of air combat simulators & parts (HS 880521) totaled $16.4M in July 2026.
Air Combat Simulators & Parts imports of $464K in July 2026 ran 83% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.8M.
Last updated: July 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.
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9 shipments/mo
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.
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Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 8805
Subheading 880521 · $464K of $4.7M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8805210000 | Air Combat Simulators and Parts Thereof | $670K | 1.73% | 17.32% | $12K |
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 | $3.5M |
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.
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Imports
$464KYoY · Pro
Exports
$16.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Singapore and Australia together take 70% of it.
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rate provision · imports
95.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.43%.