Product classification
HS code for Airport passenger boarding bridge: 8479.71
Machinery and mechanical appliances, passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports.
Classification of airport passenger boarding bridge under HS 8479.71
Airport passenger boarding bridges are classified under HS code 847971, which specifically covers "passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports." This classification is based on the item's nature as a specialized mechanical appliance designed for a singular, distinct function: facilitating the safe and efficient transfer of passengers between an airport terminal and an aircraft. These bridges are complex systems incorporating hydraulic, electrical, and structural components that enable telescopic movement, height adjustment, and precise docking with various aircraft types. Their dedicated purpose within the airport environment is the defining characteristic for this specific HS subheading.
- Covers
- Mobile passenger boarding bridges (jet bridges)
- Fixed passenger boarding bridges with movable tunnels
- Apron drive passenger boarding bridges
- Commuter passenger boarding bridges
- Over-the-wing passenger boarding bridges
- 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. Common misclassifications for airport passenger boarding bridges might involve HS codes such as 8428 (Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery) or more general categories within 8479 (Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere). However, 847971 is a highly specific subheading that precisely describes these structures. While a boarding bridge performs a type of handling, its primary function as a "bridge" for passenger transfer, specifically "of a kind used in airports," overrides more general classifications for lifting or handling equipment. The specificity of the description in 847971 ensures accurate classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847971 (the code used for airport passenger boarding bridge), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847971 (the code used for airport passenger boarding bridge) 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 airport passenger boarding bridge.
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 airport passenger boarding bridge
Brazil classifies airport passenger boarding bridge 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 airport passenger boarding bridge
What is the HS code for Airport passenger boarding bridge?
The HS code for Airport passenger boarding bridge is 847971 (Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports). The HS code for airport passenger boarding bridges is 847971.
How do I classify Airport passenger boarding bridge for customs?
Airport passenger boarding bridge 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.
What are the key characteristics defining an airport passenger boarding bridge for HS classification?
The key characteristics include its primary function of connecting an airport terminal to an aircraft for passenger embarkation and disembarkation, its mechanical nature allowing for movement and adjustment, and its specific design for the operational environment of an airport. These features collectively distinguish it as a specialized mechanical appliance for airport use, as defined by HS code 847971.
Which countries are the top exporters of airport passenger boarding bridge (HS 847971)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847971 (the code used for airport passenger boarding bridge) 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 airport passenger boarding bridge (HS 847971)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847971 (the code used for airport passenger boarding bridge) 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 Airport passenger boarding bridge the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847971 for Airport passenger boarding bridge 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 airport passenger boarding bridge in Brazil?
In Brazil, airport passenger boarding bridge (HS 847971) is classified under NCM 8479.71.00.