About HS Code 880240
This HS code encompasses large manned aeroplanes and other aircraft with an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg. This category primarily includes the workhorses of global aviation: commercial passenger and cargo jets, as well as heavy military transport and bomber aircraft. These aircraft facilitate international travel, global freight logistics, and strategic defense operations. Importers are typically major international airlines, large cargo carriers, and national defense ministries acquiring high-value assets. Exporters are a limited number of global aerospace giants. Key considerations in this high-stakes trade include aircraft range, passenger/cargo capacity, fuel efficiency, operational costs, stringent safety certifications, and geopolitical factors. The market is characterized by long sales cycles, significant capital investment, and extensive after-sales support requirements, reflecting their critical role in global connectivity and security.
Products Under This Code
Wide-body passenger jets, Narrow-body passenger jets, Large cargo aircraft, Heavy military transport aircraft, Strategic bombers, Executive ultra-long-range jets, Tanker aircraft
Real World Examples
Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A350, Boeing 747 Freighter, Lockheed C-130 Hercules (larger variants)
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 880230 (medium manned aircraft) if the unladen weight threshold of 15,000kg is not correctly applied, or 88021X/880220 (helicopters/smaller aircraft) if the aircraft type is misidentified. The unladen weight is the primary differentiator.
Products Classified Under 8802.40
Trade Overview
The USA and European Union (especially France and Germany) are dominant exporters, while airlines and governments worldwide are major importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 880240?
HS code 880240 covers: Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg. This HS code encompasses large manned aeroplanes and other aircraft with an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg. This category primarily includes the workhorses of global aviation: commercial passenger and cargo jets, as well as heavy military transport and bomber aircraft. These aircraft facilitate international travel, global freight logistics, and strategic defense operations. Importers are typically major international airlines, large cargo carriers, and national defense ministries acquiring high-value assets. Exporters are a limited number of global aerospace giants. Key considerations in this high-stakes trade include aircraft range, passenger/cargo capacity, fuel efficiency, operational costs, stringent safety certifications, and geopolitical factors. The market is characterized by long sales cycles, significant capital investment, and extensive after-sales support requirements, reflecting their critical role in global connectivity and security.
What products fall under HS code 880240?
Wide-body passenger jets, Narrow-body passenger jets, Large cargo aircraft, Heavy military transport aircraft, Strategic bombers, Executive ultra-long-range jets, Tanker aircraft
What are common misclassifications for HS code 880240?
Can be confused with 880230 (medium manned aircraft) if the unladen weight threshold of 15,000kg is not correctly applied, or 88021X/880220 (helicopters/smaller aircraft) if the aircraft type is misidentified. The unladen weight is the primary differentiator.
How is HS code 880240 structured?
HS code 880240 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.