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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of mechanically propelled airplanes and other aircraft (excluding helicopters), unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg (SITC 79240) totaled $996.6M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Mechanically Propelled Airplanes and Other Aircraft (Excluding Helicopters), Unladen Weight Exceeding 15,000 kg paid $587K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.4% on $7.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWide-body and large narrow-body commercial airliners, heavy military transport derivatives, and large freighter aircraft fall in this category, defined by an empty weight above 15,000 kg. Procurement in this segment is dominated by a handful of major airframe manufacturers, and individual transactions represent some of the highest-value imports in the entire trade classification system. FAA airworthiness validation — often facilitated by bilateral aviation safety agreements with manufacturing countries — is a prerequisite for US registration and operation. Fleet financing structures, export credit agency involvement, and long lead times from order to delivery make this segment distinct from virtually all other import categories.
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ECA-backed financing does not change the customs classification or duty treatment of the aircraft itself, but it does affect the ownership and lien structure documented at entry. Customs entry must correctly identify the importer of record, and any security interests held by ECA lenders or lessors should be reflected in the aircraft's FAA registration and title documentation to avoid complications at the time of import.
For trade-data and tariff purposes, the threshold determines which SITC or HTS subheading applies, which can affect duty calculations and statistical reporting obligations. Airlines operating both regional jets (which may fall below the threshold) and mainline jets (above it) need to ensure each aircraft is classified based on its own certified empty weight, as fleet-level averaging is not permitted.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | $408.3M | $67K | -$408.3M |
| CANADA | $250.9M | $3.0M | -$247.9M |
| GERMANY | $246.6M | $60K | -$246.6M |
| BRAZIL | $79.7M | $541K | -$79.2M |
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | -- | $7.0M | +$7.0M |
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