U.S. imports of Parts of Balloons, Gliders, Drones & Other Aircraft, NESOI (HS 880790) totaled $176.4M in August 2026, imported from 44 countries.
Importers of Parts of Balloons, Gliders, Drones & Other Aircraft, NESOI paid $14.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.43% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Parts of Balloons, Gliders, Drones & Other Aircraft, NESOI imports of $176.4M in August 2026 ran 61% above the year-to-date monthly average of $109.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCovering components for the full range of non-powered and unmanned aircraft described in headings 8801, 8802, and 8806 — from gliders and balloons to commercial drones — this heading's most commercially significant subdivision is parts of communications satellites (8807903000), which enters a specialized regulatory and export-control environment distinct from conventional aviation parts. Civil aircraft parts for DOD/USCG use (8807909015) and general commercial civil aircraft parts (8807909030) carry duty-free eligibility under the WTO Civil Aircraft Agreement, while military spacecraft and aircraft parts (8807909060) are classified separately. Germany and Canada are the leading US import sources, underscoring the transatlantic aerospace supply chain's depth in this segment.
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2.6K import shipments a month
Parts specifically designed for unmanned aircraft (drones) covered by heading 8806 fall under 880790 when not more specifically provided for elsewhere. Classification depends on whether the part is dedicated to the drone or is a general-purpose component; a licensed customs broker should review technical specifications and any applicable CBP rulings before entry.
Yes. Communications satellite components are frequently subject to US export control regulations (EAR or ITAR), and re-imports of US-origin parts may require documentation to establish prior exportation. Importers should coordinate with their trade compliance team and, where applicable, the State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls before shipment.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 8807
Subheading 880790 · $176.4M of $1.8B
ImportsExports
Imports
$176.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$60.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.2B of Parts of Balloons, Gliders, Drones & Other Aircraft, NESOI and exported $754.6M.
Through August 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 | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8807903000 | Parts of Communications Satellites | $114.0M | 10.79% | 92.38% | $12.3M |
| 8807909060 | Other Parts, NESOI, For Other Military Air&spacecrft | $46.1M | 4.90% | 41.79% | $2.3M |
| 8807909030 | Oth Prts, NESOI, For Cvl Aircraft, Nt Fr Dod or Uscg | $13.0M | 0.87% | 8.99% | $113K |
| 8807909015 | Oth Prts, NESOI, For Civil Aircraft, For Dod or Uscg | $967K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8807909060 | Other Parts, NESOI, For Other Military Air&spacecrft | $48.2M |
| 8807903000 | Parts of Communications Satellites | $11.8M |
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.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Germany together supply 47% of it. Thailand pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.4%.
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rate provision · imports
27.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.43% of imports for consumption.