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U.S. imports of mechanically propelled airplanes and other aircraft (excluding helicopters), unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg but not exceeding 15,000 kg (SITC 79230) totaled $424.5M in July 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Mechanically Propelled Airplanes and Other Aircraft (Excluding Helicopters), Unladen Weight Exceeding 2,000 kg but Not Exceeding 15,000 kg imports of $424.5M in July 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $378.3M.
Basic heading 49 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 79230 · $424.5M of $175.6B
The mid-weight band covering aircraft between 2,000 kg and 15,000 kg empty weight captures a commercially important range of turboprop regional airliners, business jets, and multi-engine utility aircraft. This segment is a primary procurement target for regional carriers, corporate flight departments, and government operators seeking aircraft with intercontinental range but lower operating costs than large jets. Classification in this band rather than the heavier category depends entirely on the certified empty weight, making type-certificate documentation essential. Trade flows in this segment are sensitive to business aviation demand cycles and regional airline fleet renewal programs.
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51 shipments/mo
For used aircraft, the current empty weight as reflected in the aircraft's weight-and-balance records and logbooks governs classification, not the original type-certificate baseline. Modifications such as added avionics, interior refits, or structural changes can alter the empty weight, so an up-to-date weight-and-balance report is essential to confirm the correct category at the time of import.
In addition to customs entry, importers must obtain FAA airworthiness validation (or leverage a bilateral aviation safety agreement where applicable), comply with EPA aircraft engine emissions standards, and register the aircraft with the FAA Civil Aviation Registry. Aircraft previously registered in a foreign country also require a formal deregistration certificate from that country's aviation authority.
SITCSection 7
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Imports · July 2026
origin
France and Switzerland together supply 50% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$424.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$0YoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.