U.S. exports of Parachutes, Dirigible Parachutes, Rotochutes & Parts (HS 880400) totaled $16.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Parachutes, Dirigible Parachutes, Rotochutes & Parts paid $284K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.20% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataParachutes of all types — including steerable (dirigible) canopies and rotochutes — along with their parts and accessories, are consolidated under a single 10-digit line (8804000000), covering both military and civilian applications from sport skydiving rigs to cargo delivery systems. Canada and the United Kingdom are the leading US import sources, reflecting established defense and sport-aviation supply chains in both countries. Importers of military-specification parachutes should assess ITAR applicability, while sport parachute equipment may be subject to FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) requirements depending on intended use.
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224 import shipments a month
Yes. Parachutes intended for use in civil aviation operations in the US must meet FAA Technical Standard Order TSO-C23, and imported units must be accompanied by documentation demonstrating compliance. Parachutes used solely for non-aviation activities (e.g., certain military cargo drops under DoD contracts) may fall under different regulatory frameworks.
A dirigible parachute is a steerable canopy that allows the user to maneuver laterally during descent, as opposed to a non-steerable round canopy. Both types are classified under 8804000000, so the distinction does not create a separate tariff line, but it may be relevant for FAA TSO compliance documentation and product liability purposes.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 8804
Subheading 880400 · $16.8M of $16.8M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8804000000 | Parachutes(Also Dirigible Chutes)&rotochutes&prts | $5.5M | 5.20% | 39.43% | $284K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8804000000 | Parachutes(Also Dirigible Chutes)&rotochutes&prts | $16.8M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$16.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $71.5M of Parachutes, Dirigible Parachutes, Rotochutes & Parts and exported $228.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Algeria and Tunisia together take 59% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
60.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.20% of imports for consumption.