Product classification
HS code for Airplane seats: 9401.10
Seats, of a kind used for aircraft.
Classification of airplane seats under HS 9401.10
Airplane seats are classified under HS code 9401.10. While one might expect aircraft components to fall under Chapter 88 (Aircraft), the Harmonized System's legal notes for Section XVII specifically exclude seats. Note 2(k) to Section XVII states that the section does not cover articles of heading 9401. Therefore, all seats, regardless of whether they are for a living room, a car, or a Boeing 747, are classified in Chapter 94, which covers furniture. Subheading 9401.10 is the specific international designation for seats used for aircraft. This classification includes pilot seats, passenger seats, and crew jump seats, provided they are designed to be fixed to the aircraft structure. The classification is driven by the nature of the object as furniture (a seat) rather than its application as an aircraft part, following the hierarchical rules of the HS nomenclature.
- Covers
- Commercial passenger cabin seats
- Pilot and co-pilot cockpit seats
- Flight attendant jump seats
- Executive aircraft swivel chairs
- Ejection seats for military aircraft
- Also under 9401.10
- Recaro aircraft seats
- Safran Seats
- Collins Aerospace Meridian seats
- ZIM Aircraft Seating
Codes often confused with 9401.10
Common mistake. Which other HS codes get confused with this one and why. Mention specific code numbers. The most common misclassification is 8807.30, which is the general code for aircraft parts. Importers often assume that because the seat is a critical part of the aircraft interior, it belongs in Chapter 88. However, the legal notes explicitly redirect seats to 9401. Another error is using 9401.20, which is specifically for seats used for motor vehicles, or 9401.30 for swivel seats with variable height adjustments.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940110 (the code used for airplane seats), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940110 (the code used for airplane seats) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% 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 940110, not only airplane seats.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $726M 45% of world exports
- 2 Germany $337M 21% of world exports
- 3 France $105M 6.4% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $552M 32% of world imports
- 2 France $176M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $156M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 codes for airplane seats
Brazil splits HS 9401.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9401.10.10Aircraft ejection seats
- 9401.10.90Other aircraft seats
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Questions about airplane seats
What is the HS code for Airplane seats?
The HS code for Airplane seats is 940110 (Seats; of a kind used for aircraft). The HS code for seats of a kind used for aircraft is 9401.10.
How do I classify Airplane seats for customs?
Airplane seats is classified under HS code 940110 — Seats; of a kind used for aircraft. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are seat covers classified under this code?
No, seat covers are generally classified according to their constituent material. For example, textile seat covers are classified in Chapter 63 (heading 6304), while leather covers may fall under heading 4205.
Which countries are the top exporters of airplane seats (HS 940110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940110 (the code used for airplane seats) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($726M, 45% of world exports), Germany ($337M) and France ($105M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of airplane seats (HS 940110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940110 (the code used for airplane seats) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($552M, 32% of world imports), France ($176M) and Germany ($156M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 Airplane seats the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940110 for Airplane seats 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 airplane seats in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 940110 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for airplane seats depends on the product's details: 9401.10.10 (Aircraft ejection seats), 9401.10.90 (Other aircraft seats).