HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8807.90 – Aircraft and spacecraft; parts thereof n.e.c. in chapter 88
HS code 8807.90 is the 6-digit subheading for aircraft and spacecraft, parts thereof n.e.c. in chapter 88. It is used for satellite structural panels, rocket engine components, space station modules, airship envelopes and glider fuselage parts.
What HS 8807.90 covers
This broad HS code serves as a residual category for all other parts of aircraft and spacecraft not specifically classified in other subheadings of Chapter 88. It encompasses a diverse range of components, from structural elements of satellites and rocket engines to specialized parts for gliders, airships, or even ground support equipment if integral to the aircraft/spacecraft system. Trade in these items is highly specialized, often involving government contracts for space programs, defense initiatives, or niche aviation sectors. Key importers and exporters are countries with advanced aerospace and space industries, such as the US, Russia, China, and members of the European Space Agency. The trade is characterized by high technology, stringent quality control, and often long lead times due to custom manufacturing and the strategic importance of these components. These parts are vital for space exploration, satellite deployment, and specialized aerial operations.
- Covers
- Satellite structural panels
- Rocket engine components
- Space station modules
- Airship envelopes
- Glider fuselage parts
- Spacecraft thermal blankets
- Launch vehicle fairings
- Re-entry vehicle heat shields
- Examples
- SpaceX Falcon 9 engine parts
- International Space Station structural components
- Airbus A400M cargo bay parts
- NASA Orion spacecraft components
- Blue Origin New Shepard parts
Codes often confused with 8807.90
Common mistake. This code is a residual category for parts not covered by 880710, 880720, or 880730, making it prone to misclassification if a more specific code exists for a particular part.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 880790, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 880790 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $698M 14% of world exports
- 2 France $665M 13% of world exports
- 3 Spain $470M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $5.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $835M 15% of world imports
- 2 France $776M 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $709M 13% of world imports
World total: $5.6B 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 8807.90
Brazil does not split HS 8807.90: its NCM code is 8807.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 88.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8807.90
What is HS code 880790?
HS code 880790 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Aircraft and spacecraft; parts thereof n.e.c. in chapter 88. This broad HS code serves as a residual category for all other parts of aircraft and spacecraft not specifically classified in other subheadings of Chapter 88. It encompasses a diverse range of components, from structural elements of satellites and rocket engines to specialized parts for gliders, airships, or even ground support equipment if integral to the aircraft/spacecraft system. Trade in these items is highly specialized, often involving government contracts for space programs, defense initiatives, or niche aviation sectors. Key importers and exporters are countries with advanced aerospace and space industries, such as the US, Russia, China, and members of the European Space Agency. The trade is characterized by high technology, stringent quality control, and often long lead times due to custom manufacturing and the strategic importance of these components. These parts are vital for space exploration, satellite deployment, and specialized aerial operations.
What products fall under HS code 880790?
Satellite structural panels, rocket engine components, space station modules, airship envelopes, glider fuselage parts, spacecraft thermal blankets, launch vehicle fairings, re-entry vehicle heat shields
What are common misclassifications for HS code 880790?
This code is a residual category for parts not covered by 880710, 880720, or 880730, making it prone to misclassification if a more specific code exists for a particular part.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 880790?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 880790 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($698M, 14% of world exports), France ($665M) and Spain ($470M). World exports came to about $5.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 880790?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 880790 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($835M, 15% of world imports), France ($776M) and Germany ($709M). World imports came to about $5.6B, 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 880790 structured?
HS code 880790 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (88) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 880790?
In Brazil, HS code 880790 is NCM 8807.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.