HS Code for Aircraft fuselage

An aircraft fuselage is classified under HS code 880730 because it represents a major structural component of an aircraft, not elsewhere specified within the more specific subheadings of heading 8807. Chapter 88 of the Harmonized System covers aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof. Heading 8807 is dedicated to "Parts of aircraft of heading 8802 or 8806." The subheading 30 specifically includes "Other parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft." Since the fuselage is the primary body of an aircraft, housing the cockpit, cabin, and cargo, and is not a wing (880710) or landing gear (880720), it falls under this residual category for major structural parts.

Products Included

• Complete aircraft fuselages
• Fuselage sections (e.g., forward, mid, aft sections)
• Cockpit sections
• Cabin sections
• Structural frames and bulkheads of the fuselage
• Skin panels specifically designed for aircraft fuselages
• Tail sections (when considered an integral part of the main fuselage structure)

Common Misclassification

Aircraft fuselages can be misclassified if their nature as a major aircraft part is not fully recognized. A common error is to classify a complete fuselage as a whole aircraft under HS code 8802, which is for complete aircraft, not their disassembled major components. Another potential misclassification could involve classifying the materials used in the fuselage, such as aluminum structures, under codes like HS code 7610. However, the specific design and sole purpose of a fuselage as an aircraft part mean that the more specific classification under 880730 takes precedence over general material classifications. It is crucial to distinguish between raw materials or general structures and highly specialized aircraft components.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Aircraft fuselage?

The HS code for an aircraft fuselage is 880730, which covers other parts of aeroplanes, helicopters, or unmanned aircraft not specifically listed elsewhere in heading 8807.

Does this code include wings or landing gear?

No, HS code 880730 does not include wings or landing gear. Wings have their own specific classification under HS code 880710, and landing gear is classified under HS code 880720.