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U.S. imports of parts of airplanes or helicopters, nesoi (HS 880730) totaled $1.2B in April 2026, traded with 67 countries.
Importers of Parts of Airplanes or Helicopters, NESOI paid $20.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $129.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataClassified under a heading that excludes engines and undercarriages (covered elsewhere in Chapter 88), these miscellaneous airframe and rotorcraft components are split at the 10-digit level by end-user: Department of Defense or US Coast Guard procurement (8807300015), commercial/civil use outside those agencies (8807300030), and military aircraft parts not otherwise specified (8807300060). The civil-aviation lines benefit from duty-free treatment under the WTO Civil Aircraft Agreement, making classification between military and civil use a critical compliance determination. The United Kingdom, Japan, and Mexico are the leading US import sources, reflecting deep integration with allied defense supply chains and established aerospace manufacturing hubs.
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Parts must be certified for use on civil aircraft and entered under the appropriate civil-use tariff line (e.g., 8807300030). The importer typically provides a signed statement or airworthiness documentation confirming civil end-use; parts destined for military platforms are classified separately under 8807300060 and do not receive the civil aircraft duty exemption.
The US schedule carves out parts procured for the Department of Defense or US Coast Guard (8807300015) from those sold into the broader commercial aviation market (8807300030). This distinction affects duty treatment and may trigger additional government procurement documentation requirements at entry.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $182.3M | $78.8M | -$103.5M |
| MEXICO | $162.6M | $6.4M | -$156.2M |
| FRANCE | $151.5M | $9.1M | -$142.4M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $119.0M | $29.6M | -$89.4M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $62.8M | $81.0M | +$18.3M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8807300030 | OTH PRTS OF ARPLNS/HLCPTRS,NESOI,NT FR DOD OR USCG | $1.1B | 16.52% | $16.3M |
| 8807300060 | OTHER PARTS,NESOI,OF MILITARY AIRPLANES/HELICOPTRS | $184.3M | 12.85% | $3.7M |
| 8807300015 | OTH PRTS OF ARPLNS/HELCPTRS,NESOI, FOR DOD OR USCG | $6.7M | 10.49% | $174K |
OTH PRTS OF ARPLNS/HLCPTRS,NESOI,NT FR DOD OR USCG
OTHER PARTS,NESOI,OF MILITARY AIRPLANES/HELICOPTRS
OTH PRTS OF ARPLNS/HELCPTRS,NESOI, FOR DOD OR USCG
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8807300060 | OTHER PARTS,NESOI,OF MILITARY AIRPLANES/HELICOPTRS | $602.6M |
OTHER PARTS,NESOI,OF MILITARY AIRPLANES/HELICOPTRS
1.1M kg
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
HELICOPTERS OF AN UNLADEN WEIGHT EXCEEDING 2000 KG
HS 880212
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $300.6M | $61.2M | -$239.4M |
| California | $80.9M | $135.9M | +$55.0M |
| Texas | $138.4M | $60.4M | -$77.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $36.2M | $124.5M | +$88.2M |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $120.0M | $3.3M | -$116.6M |
| EVERETT, WA | $101.0M | -- | -$101.0M |