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U.S. imports of parachutes, dirigible parachutes, rotochutes & parts (HS 880400) totaled $6.6M in July 2026, traded with 40 countries.
Importers of Parachutes, Dirigible Parachutes, Rotochutes & Parts paid $227K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.6% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parachutes, Dirigible Parachutes, Rotochutes & Parts imports of $6.6M in July 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.7M.
Last updated: July 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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252 shipments/mo
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 · $6.6M of $6.6M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$6.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$5.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8804000000 | Parachutes(Also Dirigible Chutes)&rotochutes&prts | $6.6M | 3.44% | 36.05% | $227K |
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 | $5.2M |
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.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Sri Lanka together supply 63% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
63.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 3.44%.