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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of aircraft seats (SITC 82111) totaled $58.5M in April 2026, traded with 47 countries.
Importers of Aircraft Seats paid $440K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $4.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataEngineered to meet stringent FAA and international airworthiness certification requirements, aircraft seats are a highly regulated aerospace component traded among a relatively small number of qualified manufacturers and MRO suppliers worldwide. Classification in this heading requires that the seat be specifically designed for aircraft use — a distinction that matters because aircraft seats carry different duty treatment than automotive or general-purpose seating. Supply chains for commercial aviation seats are concentrated among a handful of certified OEM and aftermarket suppliers, and lead times are driven by certification cycles rather than commodity market dynamics.
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Importers should provide airworthiness approval documentation (such as an FAA TSO or EASA certification), technical specifications referencing the aircraft type, and purchase orders or invoices from an aviation OEM or MRO operator. Without evidence of aircraft-specific design and certification, CBP may reclassify the seats under a general seating heading.
Refurbished aircraft seats that retain their original aircraft-specific structure and certification basis are generally classified in the same heading as new aircraft seats. However, if the refurbishment involves replacing the seat pan or structural frame with non-certified components, the article's airworthiness status and classification should be reassessed with a licensed customs broker.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $27.9M | -- | -$27.9M |
| GERMANY | $11.7M | -- | -$11.7M |
| PHILIPPINES | $8.0M | -- | -$8.0M |
| FRANCE | $2.8M | -- | -$2.8M |
| MEXICO | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |
Monthly import values over time