Product classification
HS code for Arrestor gear: 8805.10
Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof.
Classification of arrestor gear under HS 8805.10
Arrestor gear is classified under HS code 8805.10. This classification is governed by the product's function as an essential component of aircraft ground or deck support equipment. Heading 8805 covers 'Aircraft launching gear; deck-arrestor or similar gear; ground flying trainers; parts thereof.' Arrestor gear refers to the mechanical systems—typically comprising cables, pulleys, and hydraulic energy absorbers—used to rapidly decelerate an aircraft upon landing, particularly on aircraft carriers or short runways. According to GRI 1, the classification is determined by the specific mention of 'deck-arrestor or similar gear' in the heading text. This code also encompasses aircraft catapults and other launching equipment. Because these systems are specialized for aviation safety and operations, they are placed in Chapter 88 (Aircraft and Spacecraft) rather than in general machinery chapters. The classification includes the complete system as well as individual parts that are uniquely designed for these arrestor units.
- Covers
- Deck-arrestor cables and wires
- Hydraulic braking units for aircraft landing
- Aircraft catapult launching systems
- Land-based runway arrestor systems (EMAS)
- Stanchions and pulleys for arrestor gear
- Retraction engines for arrestor cables
- Also under 8805.10
- EMALS (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System)
- Steam Catapult (C-13)
- Mark 7 Arresting Gear
- F/A-18 launch bar
- aircraft carrier deck equipment
Codes often confused with 8805.10
Common mistake. Arrestor gear components are sometimes misclassified under 7312.10 if they are imported as simple steel cables. However, if they are part of a specialized arrestor system, 8805.10 is the correct code. Another common error is using 8425 (hoists and winches) due to the mechanical nature of the recovery engines. Additionally, ground flying trainers (flight simulators) are often confused with arrestor gear, but they fall under subheadings 8805.21 or 8805.29.
Top exporters and importers of HS 880510 (the code used for arrestor gear), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 880510 (the code used for arrestor gear) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 88% of world imports. 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 880510, not only arrestor gear.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $174M 32% of world exports
- 2 Spain $113M 21% of world exports
- 3 Egypt $90M 17% of world exports
World total: $538M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Egypt $1.4B 88% of world imports
- 2 Japan $60M 3.9% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $11M 0.7% of world imports
Italy reports $2.4B of its chapter 88 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $1.6B 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 arrestor gear
Brazil classifies arrestor gear under NCM 8805.10.00: HS 8805.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about arrestor gear
What is the HS code for Arrestor gear?
The HS code for Arrestor gear is 880510 (Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof).
How do I classify Arrestor gear for customs?
Arrestor gear is classified under HS code 880510 — Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for aircraft arrestor gear?
The HS code for aircraft arrestor gear and launching equipment is 8805.10.
Are spare parts for arrestor gear classified under the same code?
Yes, HS code 8805.10 specifically includes parts of aircraft launching and deck-arrestor gear.
Which countries are the top exporters of arrestor gear (HS 880510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 880510 (the code used for arrestor gear) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($174M, 32% of world exports), Spain ($113M) and Egypt ($90M). World exports came to about $538M, 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 arrestor gear (HS 880510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 880510 (the code used for arrestor gear) in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($1.4B, 88% of world imports), Japan ($60M) and Singapore ($11M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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 Arrestor gear the same in all countries?
The base HS code 880510 for Arrestor gear 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 arrestor gear in Brazil?
In Brazil, arrestor gear (HS 880510) is classified under NCM 8805.10.00.