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U.S. imports of aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestors & parts (HS 880510) totaled $467K in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Aircraft Launching Gear, Deck-Arrestors & Parts paid $33K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $326K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCatapult systems, deck-arrestor gear, and similar equipment used to launch or recover aircraft from carriers and airfields — along with their parts — are classified under a single line (8805100000), a heading dominated by defense procurement channels. France and the Netherlands are among the leading US import sources, consistent with NATO interoperability programs and allied defense industrial cooperation. Because much of this equipment is designed for military application, importers should evaluate ITAR and Export Administration Regulations compliance, as well as any applicable DoD acquisition requirements.
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Military-specification launching and arrestor systems are frequently controlled under the US Munitions List (USML) or the Commerce Control List (CCL), requiring either a State Department or Commerce Department license for import. Even commercially available variants may be subject to end-use controls. Importers should conduct an ITAR/EAR classification review before filing entry.
Parts specifically designed for aircraft launching gear and deck-arrestors are classified within 8805100000 alongside the complete systems. However, general-purpose components (e.g., standard hydraulic fittings or fasteners) that are not dedicated to this equipment may be classified under their own respective headings. The 'specifically designed or adapted' test is the key classification criterion.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETHERLANDS | $85K | $4.2M | +$4.1M |
| MALAYSIA | -- | $2.9M | +$2.9M |
| INDIA | -- | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| FRANCE | $120K | $866K | +$746K |
| JAPAN | -- | $952K | +$952K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8805100000 | AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING GEAR,DECK-ARRESTOR,ETC.& PARTS | $467K | 10.07% | $33K |
AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING GEAR,DECK-ARRESTOR,ETC.& PARTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8805100000 | AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING GEAR,DECK-ARRESTOR,ETC.& PARTS | $13.9M |
AIRCRAFT LAUNCHING GEAR,DECK-ARRESTOR,ETC.& PARTS
95.8K kg
PARTS OF PLANES OR HELICOPTERS, NESOI
HS 880730
AIRPLANE & OT A/C, UNLADEN WEIGHT > 15,000 KG
HS 880240
AIRPLANE & A/C UNLADEN WGHT > 2000, NOV 15000 KG
HS 880230
PARTS OF GOODS OF HEADING 8801, 8802 OR 8806 NESOI
HS 880790
UNDERCARRIAGES AND PARTS THEREOF
HS 880720
HELICOPTERS OF AN UNLADEN WEIGHT NOT OVER 2000 KG
HS 880211
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | -- | $6.5M | +$6.5M |
| District of Columbia | -- | $3.2M | +$3.2M |
| Oregon | -- | $2.0M | +$2.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $5K | $4.7M | +$4.6M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | -- | $3.3M | +$3.3M |
| BALTIMORE, MD | -- | $2.2M | +$2.2M |