HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8802.40 – Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
HS code 8802.40 is the 6-digit subheading for aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned, of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg. It is used for wide-body passenger jets, narrow-body passenger jets, large cargo aircraft, heavy military transport aircraft and strategic bombers.
What HS 8802.40 covers
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.
- Covers
- Wide-body passenger jets
- Narrow-body passenger jets
- Large cargo aircraft
- Heavy military transport aircraft
- Strategic bombers
- Executive ultra-long-range jets
- Tanker aircraft
- Examples
- Boeing 737
- Airbus A320
- Boeing 787 Dreamliner
- Airbus A350
- Boeing 747 Freighter
- Lockheed C-130 Hercules (larger variants)
Codes often confused with 8802.40
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 880240, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 880240 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 18% 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.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $30.8B 35% of world exports
- 2 Germany $25.2B 29% of world exports
- 3 Canada $6.8B 7.8% 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: $87.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ireland $20.5B 18% of world imports
- 2 China $13.8B 12% of world imports
- 3 India $9.9B 8.9% of world imports
World total: $111.0B 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 8802.40 2
Brazil splits HS 8802.40 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8802.40.10 Turboprop aeroplanes over 15 t unladenA turboélice
- 8802.40.90 Jets and other aircraft over 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 8802.40
What is HS code 880240?
HS code 880240 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 880240?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 880240 in UN Comtrade data were France ($30.8B, 35% of world exports), Germany ($25.2B) and Canada ($6.8B). World exports came to about $87.0B, 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 880240?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 880240 in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($20.5B, 18% of world imports), China ($13.8B) and India ($9.9B). World imports came to about $111.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 880240?
Brazil splits HS code 880240 into 2 NCM codes: 8802.40.10 (Turboprop aeroplanes over 15 t unladen), 8802.40.90 (Jets and other aircraft over 15 t unladen). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.