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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of parachutes, dirigible parachutes, rotochutes & their parts (SITC 89996) totaled $6.6M in July 2026, traded with 40 countries.
Importers of Parachutes, Dirigible Parachutes, Rotochutes & Their Parts paid $227K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.6% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parachutes, Dirigible Parachutes, Rotochutes & Their Parts imports of $6.6M in July 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.7M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataParachutes and rotochutes — including steerable ram-air canopies used in sport, military, and cargo-delivery applications — along with their harnesses, deployment bags, and other accessories, are subject to export controls in many supplier countries and may require import documentation confirming end-use compliance. The US military and sport-parachuting sectors are the primary demand drivers, and the distinction between complete parachute assemblies and individual component parts affects both classification and any applicable trade-remedy exposure. Given the safety-critical nature of these articles, importers should be prepared for enhanced CBP examination.
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252 shipments/mo
Basic heading 291 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 89996 · $6.6M of $44.8B
Parachutes intended for use in civil aviation or sport skydiving in the United States must meet FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) requirements. Importers should confirm that foreign-manufactured parachutes carry the appropriate TSO authorization before entry, as non-certified equipment cannot be legally used in US civil aviation operations.
Complete parachute assemblies and their parts and accessories are both covered under this heading, but the specific subheading may differ. Key components such as canopies, harness-container systems, and automatic activation devices should each be assessed individually for classification purposes, particularly when imported separately from the complete assembly.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Sri Lanka together supply 63% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$5.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.