HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8802.30 – Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg
HS code 8802.30 is the 6-digit subheading for aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned, of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg. It is used for regional turboprop aircraft, medium business jets, light military transport aircraft, specialized surveillance aircraft and larger agricultural aircraft.
What HS 8802.30 covers
This HS code covers manned aeroplanes and other aircraft with an unladen weight exceeding 2,000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg. This category includes a diverse range of aircraft, such as larger business jets, regional turboprops, certain military trainers, and specialized utility aircraft. These aircraft are crucial for regional air travel, corporate transport, cargo operations in remote areas, and various government or military applications. Importers typically include regional airlines, charter companies, private corporations, and national defense forces seeking to expand or modernize their fleets. Exporters are major aerospace manufacturers. Key factors in trade include aircraft performance, fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, regulatory compliance (e.g., FAA, EASA certifications), and the availability of spare parts and support infrastructure, making it a high-value, specialized market.
- Covers
- Regional turboprop aircraft
- Medium business jets
- Light military transport aircraft
- Specialized surveillance aircraft
- Larger agricultural aircraft
- Executive turboprops
- Twin-engine utility aircraft
- Examples
- Embraer Phenom 300
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- ATR 42
- De Havilland Canada Dash 8 (Q200/Q300)
- Pilatus PC-12 (larger variants)
Codes often confused with 8802.30
Common mistake. Can be confused with 880240 (larger manned aircraft) if the unladen weight threshold is not precisely observed, or 88021X/880220 (helicopters/smaller aircraft) if the aircraft type or weight is misjudged. The unladen weight is the critical distinguishing factor.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 880230, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 880230 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% of world imports. The United States reports $152.8B of its chapter 88 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters. The United Kingdom reports $825M of its chapter 88 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $1.9B 22% of world exports
- 2 Canada $1.5B 17% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $1.4B 16% of world exports
The United States reports $152.8B of its chapter 88 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.8B 30% of world imports
- 2 Brazil $1.7B 11% of world imports
- 3 Japan $623M 3.9% of world imports
The United Kingdom reports $825M of its chapter 88 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $15.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8802.30 6
Brazil splits HS 8802.30 into 6 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8802.30.10 Propeller aeroplanes, over 2 t up to 15 t unladenA hélice
- 8802.30.2 TurbopropA turboélice Group
- 8802.30.21 Multi-engine turboprops, unladen over 2 t to 7 tMultimotores, de peso não superior a 7.000 kg, vazios (sem carga)
- 8802.30.29 Other turboprops, unladen over 2 t up to 15 tOutros
- 8802.30.3 TurbojetA turbojato Group
- 8802.30.31 Turbojet aeroplanes, unladen over 2 t up to 7 tDe peso não superior a 7.000 kg, vazios (sem carga)
- 8802.30.39 Turbojet aeroplanes, unladen over 7 t up to 15 tOutros
- 8802.30.90 Other aircraft over 2 t up to 15 t unladenOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 88.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8802.30
What is HS code 880230?
HS code 880230 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg. This HS code covers manned aeroplanes and other aircraft with an unladen weight exceeding 2,000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg. This category includes a diverse range of aircraft, such as larger business jets, regional turboprops, certain military trainers, and specialized utility aircraft. These aircraft are crucial for regional air travel, corporate transport, cargo operations in remote areas, and various government or military applications. Importers typically include regional airlines, charter companies, private corporations, and national defense forces seeking to expand or modernize their fleets. Exporters are major aerospace manufacturers. Key factors in trade include aircraft performance, fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, regulatory compliance (e.g., FAA, EASA certifications), and the availability of spare parts and support infrastructure, making it a high-value, specialized market.
What products fall under HS code 880230?
Regional turboprop aircraft, Medium business jets, Light military transport aircraft, Specialized surveillance aircraft, Larger agricultural aircraft, Executive turboprops, Twin-engine utility aircraft
What are common misclassifications for HS code 880230?
Can be confused with 880240 (larger manned aircraft) if the unladen weight threshold is not precisely observed, or 88021X/880220 (helicopters/smaller aircraft) if the aircraft type or weight is misjudged. The unladen weight is the critical distinguishing factor.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 880230?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 880230 in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.9B, 22% of world exports), Canada ($1.5B) and Switzerland ($1.4B). World exports came to about $8.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). The United States reports $152.8B of its chapter 88 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 880230?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 880230 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.8B, 30% of world imports), Brazil ($1.7B) and Japan ($623M). World imports came to about $15.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). The United Kingdom reports $825M of its chapter 88 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 880230 structured?
HS code 880230 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (88) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 880230?
Brazil splits HS code 880230 into 6 NCM codes: 8802.30.10 (Propeller aeroplanes, over 2 t up to 15 t unladen), 8802.30.21 (Multi-engine turboprops, unladen over 2 t to 7 t), 8802.30.29 (Other turboprops, unladen over 2 t up to 15 t), 8802.30.31 (Turbojet aeroplanes, unladen over 2 t up to 7 t), 8802.30.39 (Turbojet aeroplanes, unladen over 7 t up to 15 t), 8802.30.90 (Other aircraft over 2 t up to 15 t unladen). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.