Product classification
HS code for Aerobridge: 8479.71
Machinery and mechanical appliances, passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports.
Classification of aerobridge under HS 8479.71
Aerobridges, also known as passenger boarding bridges (PBB), are classified under HS code 8479.71. Heading 8479 covers machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 84. Subheading 8479.71 was specifically established to accommodate passenger boarding bridges of the kind used in airports. These are complex mechanical structures that provide a secure, weather-protected path for passengers to move between the terminal building and the aircraft. The classification is based on the bridge's mechanical nature, incorporating sophisticated hydraulic or electric systems for height adjustment, telescopic extension, and lateral movement (swiveling). Because they are specialized airport equipment with a unique mechanical function that does not fit into other categories like lifting or moving machinery, they are grouped under this specific subheading. The classification covers the entire bridge assembly, including the rotunda, the telescopic tunnels, and the drive system.
- Covers
- Telescopic passenger boarding bridges
- Apron drive aerobridges
- Fixed-pedestal boarding bridges
- Mobile airport passenger bridges
- Glass-walled aerobridges
- Also under 8479.71
- ThyssenKrupp Airport Systems PBBs
- JBT AeroTech Jetway
- CIMC-Tianda PBBs
- ADELTE Seaport & Airport Solutions
- FMT Airport Systems
Codes often confused with 8479.71
Common mistake. Aerobridges are sometimes misclassified under HS code 7308.90, which covers structures and parts of structures of iron or steel. However, because aerobridges contain significant mechanical and electrical components for movement and adjustment, they must be classified as machinery in Chapter 84 rather than as static steel structures. They may also be confused with 8428.90 (other lifting/handling machinery), but 8479.71 is the more specific and correct code for airport boarding bridges.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847971 (the code used for aerobridge), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847971 (the code used for aerobridge) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 847971, not only aerobridge.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $52M 40% of world exports
- 2 Spain $24M 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $14M 11% of world exports
World total: $131M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $19M 11% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $14M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Nigeria $12M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $177M 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 aerobridge
Brazil classifies aerobridge under NCM 8479.71.00: HS 8479.71 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about aerobridge
What is the HS code for Aerobridge?
The HS code for Aerobridge is 847971 (Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports). The HS code for an aerobridge (passenger boarding bridge) used at airports is 8479.71.
How do I classify Aerobridge for customs?
Aerobridge is classified under HS code 847971 — Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are spare parts for aerobridges classified under 8479.71?
No, parts for these machines are generally classified under HS code 8479.90, which covers parts of the machines falling under heading 8479.
Which countries are the top exporters of aerobridge (HS 847971)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847971 (the code used for aerobridge) in UN Comtrade data were China ($52M, 40% of world exports), Spain ($24M) and the United States ($14M). World exports came to about $131M, 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 aerobridge (HS 847971)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847971 (the code used for aerobridge) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($19M, 11% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($14M) and Nigeria ($12M). World imports came to about $177M, 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.
Is the HS code for Aerobridge the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847971 for Aerobridge is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for aerobridge in Brazil?
In Brazil, aerobridge (HS 847971) is classified under NCM 8479.71.00.