U.S. exports of Aircraft Launching Gear, Deck-Arrestors & Parts (HS 880510) totaled $25.3M in August 2026.
Importers of Aircraft Launching Gear, Deck-Arrestors & Parts paid $19K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.90% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Aircraft Launching Gear, Deck-Arrestors & Parts imports of $273K in August 2026 ran 60% below the year-to-date monthly average of $679K.
Last updated: August 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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18 import shipments a month
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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Imports
$273KYoY · free account
Exports
$25.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $7.2M of Aircraft Launching Gear, Deck-Arrestors & Parts and exported $185.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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70.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.90% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8805100000 | Aircraft Launching Gear, Deck-Arrestor, Etc.& Parts | $273K | 6.90% | 29.88% | $19K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8805100000 | Aircraft Launching Gear, Deck-Arrestor, Etc.& Parts | $25.3M |
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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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 8805
Subheading 880510 · $25.3M of $47.7M