Product classification

HS code for Air taxis: 8806.10

Unmanned aircraft, for carriage of passengers.

Classification of air taxis under HS 8806.10

Air taxis, specifically those designed as unmanned aircraft for the carriage of passengers, are classified under HS code 8806.10. This classification was introduced in the 2022 amendments to the Harmonized System to account for the technological advancement of Unmanned Aircraft (UA). Heading 8806 covers all unmanned aircraft, and subheading 8806.10 is uniquely dedicated to those designed for transporting people. This includes autonomous or remotely piloted electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles intended for urban air mobility. The classification is based on the absence of an on-board pilot and the primary intended use of passenger transport. If the aircraft were designed for cargo or were manned, they would fall under different subheadings or Heading 8802. This distinction is critical for regulatory and statistical purposes as the industry for autonomous aerial transport continues to evolve globally. The classification follows GRI 1, as the heading and subheading specifically name unmanned aircraft for passenger transport.

Covers
  • Unmanned passenger drones
  • Autonomous eVTOL air taxis
  • Remote-controlled passenger-carrying aircraft
  • Pilotless aerial vehicles for urban mobility
  • Unmanned multi-rotor passenger craft
Also under 8806.10
  • 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. Air taxis are often misclassified under HS code 8802, which covers traditional manned aircraft like airplanes and helicopters. If the air taxi has a cockpit and is designed to be flown by an on-board pilot, it must stay in 8802. Additionally, unmanned aircraft designed for cargo or camera work are classified under 8806.21 through 8806.99, depending on their weight, rather than 8806.10.

88.02Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles8806.21Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of not more than 250g8806.99Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 150kg

Top exporters and importers of HS 880610 (the code used for air taxis), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 880610 (the code used for air taxis) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 880610, not only air taxis.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Ireland $10.0M
  2. 2 Germany $6.2M
  3. 3 France $3.7M

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. 1 Ireland $441M
  2. 2 Spain $3.9M
  3. 3 Luxembourg $3.8M

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 air taxis

Brazil classifies air taxis under NCM 8806.10.00: HS 8806.10 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about air taxis

What is the HS code for Air taxis?

The HS code for Air taxis is 880610 (Unmanned aircraft; for carriage of passengers). Unmanned air taxis designed for the carriage of passengers are classified under HS code 8806.10.

How do I classify Air taxis for customs?

Air taxis is classified under HS code 880610 — Unmanned aircraft; for carriage of passengers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What if the air taxi is piloted by a human on board?

If the aircraft is manned, it is classified under Heading 8802, with the specific subheading determined by the unladen weight of the vehicle.

Which countries are the top exporters of air taxis (HS 880610)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 880610 (the code used for air taxis) 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 air taxis (HS 880610)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 880610 (the code used for air taxis) 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.

Is the HS code for Air taxis the same in all countries?

The base HS code 880610 for Air taxis 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 air taxis in Brazil?

In Brazil, air taxis (HS 880610) is classified under NCM 8806.10.00.