U.S. imports of Aircraft Seats (HS 940110) totaled $61.4M in August 2026, imported from 56 countries.
Importers of Aircraft Seats paid $562K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.91% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSeats engineered for use in civil and commercial aircraft are a specialized, safety-critical component subject to FAA airworthiness standards, and their classification under this heading turns on design intent for aviation use rather than the material of construction. The US schedule divides the heading between leather-upholstered aircraft seats (9401104000) and all other aircraft seats (9401108000), a distinction that affects duty treatment. The United Kingdom and Germany are the leading supplier countries, reflecting the concentration of certified aerospace interior manufacturers in Europe. Importers should ensure that seats are accompanied by FAA Form 8130-3 or equivalent airworthiness approval documentation from the country of manufacture.
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1.9K import shipments a month
CBP generally requires evidence that the seats are designed and certified for aviation use, such as FAA Form 8130-3 (Authorized Release Certificate) or an equivalent airworthiness tag from the exporting country's civil aviation authority. Technical specifications showing compliance with FAA TSO-C127 or equivalent seat certification standards also support classification. Without such documentation, CBP may reclassify the seats under a general seating provision.
CBP applies the 'leather upholstered' designation based on the essential character of the seating surface — seats where leather constitutes the predominant upholstery material on the seating and back surfaces generally qualify. Seats with only leather trim strips or accent panels while the primary surface is fabric or synthetic material would typically be classified under the NESOI line (9401108000). Importers with mixed-material designs should seek a binding ruling for certainty.
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Subheading 940110 · $61.4M of $1.9B
Imports
Imports
$61.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $738.6M of Aircraft Seats.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9401108000 | Seats of A Kind Used for Aircraft, NESOI | $35.4M | 1.27% | 11.12% | $448K |
| 9401104000 | Seats Used for Aircraft Leather Upholstered | $26.2M | 0.43% | 4.49% | $114K |
Imports · August 2026
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United Kingdom and Germany together supply 63% of it.
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rate provision · imports
91.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.91% of imports for consumption.