U.S. imports of Turbojet Engines (SITC 71441) totaled $1.4B in August 2026, imported from 25 countries.
Importers of Turbojet Engines paid $169K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Turbojet Engines imports of $1.4B in August 2026 ran 34% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.0B.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTurbojet engines are the core propulsion units for high-speed commercial and military aircraft, classified under SITC 71441 and subject to rigorous airworthiness documentation requirements at entry. Importers must present FAA Form 8130-3 or equivalent foreign airworthiness approval to demonstrate the engine meets US certification standards. Trade in turbojets is dominated by a small number of OEM and MRO channels, making provenance documentation and export licensing under the EAR or ITAR critical compliance considerations for cross-border transactions.
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338 import shipments a month
Turbojet engines may be controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), depending on their thrust rating and intended use. Importers and re-exporters should verify the engine's ECCN or USML category before completing any transaction, as unauthorized transfers can trigger significant penalties.
Beyond standard commercial invoice and packing list requirements, used turbojet engines generally require an FAA Form 8130-3 airworthiness approval tag or equivalent foreign civil aviation authority documentation, along with maintenance records establishing the engine's service history. Engines from military surplus may face additional licensing requirements.
Basic heading 20 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 71441 · $1.4B of $172.0B
Imports · August 2026
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France and Germany together supply 50% of it.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $12.1B of Turbojet Engines.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.