HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8806.10 – Unmanned aircraft; for carriage of passengers
HS code 8806.10 is the 6-digit subheading for unmanned aircraft, for carriage of passengers. It is used for autonomous air taxis, eVTOL passenger drones, personal air vehicles (unmanned), urban air mobility aircraft and passenger-carrying multirotors.
What HS 8806.10 covers
This highly futuristic HS code covers unmanned aircraft specifically designed and intended for the carriage of passengers. While still largely in the developmental and testing phases, this category anticipates the emergence of autonomous air taxis, urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles, and other passenger-carrying drones. The international trade, when it fully materializes, will be driven by innovative aerospace companies, urban planners, and potentially ride-sharing giants looking to revolutionize transportation. Major importers will likely be metropolitan areas and countries investing in smart city infrastructure and advanced transportation solutions. Exporters will be a select few nations at the forefront of autonomous flight technology and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft development. Key considerations include stringent safety regulations, air traffic management integration, public acceptance, and the significant technological hurdles related to autonomy, battery life, and propulsion systems. This code represents a forward-looking classification for a nascent but potentially transformative industry.
- Covers
- Autonomous air taxis
- EVTOL passenger drones
- Personal air vehicles (unmanned)
- Urban air mobility aircraft
- Passenger-carrying multirotors
- Self-flying passenger pods
- Examples
- EHang 216
- Volocopter 2X
- Joby Aviation S4 (future autonomous variant)
- Wisk Aero Cora
- Lilium Jet (future autonomous variant)
Codes often confused with 8806.10
Common mistake. This code is distinct from other unmanned aircraft (880621-880624) by its explicit purpose of "carriage of passengers." It should not be confused with manned aircraft (8802) or even large cargo drones (880624) if they are not designed for human transport.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 880610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 880610 in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 97% 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. Italy reports $2.4B 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 Ireland $10.0M 44% of world exports
- 2 Germany $6.2M 28% of world exports
- 3 France $3.7M 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: $23M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ireland $441M 97% of world imports
- 2 Spain $3.9M 0.9% of world imports
- 3 Luxembourg $3.8M 0.8% of world imports
Italy reports $2.4B of its chapter 88 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $454M 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 code for 8806.10
Brazil does not split HS 8806.10: its NCM code is 8806.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 88.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8806.10
What is HS code 880610?
HS code 880610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Unmanned aircraft; for carriage of passengers. This highly futuristic HS code covers unmanned aircraft specifically designed and intended for the carriage of passengers. While still largely in the developmental and testing phases, this category anticipates the emergence of autonomous air taxis, urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles, and other passenger-carrying drones. The international trade, when it fully materializes, will be driven by innovative aerospace companies, urban planners, and potentially ride-sharing giants looking to revolutionize transportation. Major importers will likely be metropolitan areas and countries investing in smart city infrastructure and advanced transportation solutions. Exporters will be a select few nations at the forefront of autonomous flight technology and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft development. Key considerations include stringent safety regulations, air traffic management integration, public acceptance, and the significant technological hurdles related to autonomy, battery life, and propulsion systems. This code represents a forward-looking classification for a nascent but potentially transformative industry.
What products fall under HS code 880610?
Autonomous air taxis, eVTOL passenger drones, personal air vehicles (unmanned), urban air mobility aircraft, passenger-carrying multirotors, self-flying passenger pods
What are common misclassifications for HS code 880610?
This code is distinct from other unmanned aircraft (880621-880624) by its explicit purpose of "carriage of passengers." It should not be confused with manned aircraft (8802) or even large cargo drones (880624) if they are not designed for human transport.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 880610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 880610 in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($10.0M, 44% of world exports), Germany ($6.2M) and France ($3.7M). World exports came to about $23M, 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 880610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 880610 in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($441M, 97% of world imports), Spain ($3.9M) and Luxembourg ($3.8M). World imports came to about $454M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Italy reports $2.4B of its chapter 88 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 880610 structured?
HS code 880610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (88) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 880610?
In Brazil, HS code 880610 is NCM 8806.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.