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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of aircraft propellers, rotors, and their parts (SITC 79291) totaled $32.7M in April 2026, traded with 37 countries.
Importers of Aircraft Propellers, Rotors, and Their Parts paid $882K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $8.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPropellers for fixed-wing aircraft and rotor assemblies for helicopters — along with their blades, hubs, pitch-change mechanisms, and other dedicated parts — are precision aerospace components subject to FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) or type-certificate holder authorization requirements when used in certificated aircraft. The distinction between a complete propeller assembly and individual blade or hub components matters for both classification and airworthiness documentation purposes. Composite-blade propellers for turboprop regional aircraft and variable-pitch propeller systems for business aviation represent the higher-value end of this trade. Importers should verify that each part carries the appropriate FAA-approved or accepted documentation, as unapproved parts can result in both customs and airworthiness enforcement actions.
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An FAA-PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) part is produced by a manufacturer specifically authorized by the FAA to make that replacement part, and it carries traceability documentation. Surplus or overhauled components must be accompanied by serviceable tags from an FAA-certificated repair station and full maintenance records. Importing parts without proper airworthiness documentation can result in CBP holds and FAA enforcement action, regardless of the customs classification.
Both complete propeller assemblies and their individual parts — including blades, hubs, and pitch-change mechanisms — fall within this SITC heading when they are identifiable as aircraft propeller components. However, at the HTS level, complete assemblies and parts may be classified under different subheadings, which can affect duty rates. Importers should confirm the specific HTS subheading with a licensed customs broker, particularly for high-value composite blade sets.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $6.3M | $9.3M | +$3.0M |
| FRANCE | $12.4M | $380K | -$12.0M |
| ITALY | $3.4M | $1.3M | -$2.1M |
| GERMANY | $3.0M | $1.5M | -$1.5M |
| POLAND | $127K | $4.3M | +$4.1M |
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