Product classification
HS code for Aviation trainers: 8805.29
Ground flying trainers and parts thereof, other than air combat simulators and parts thereof.
Classification of aviation trainers under HS 8805.29
Aviation trainers, specifically ground flying trainers and their parts, are classified under HS code 8805.29. Chapter 88 covers aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof. Heading 8805 includes aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear, and ground flying trainers. The subheading 8805.29 is a residual category for trainers that are not classified as air combat simulators (which fall under 8805.21). These devices are used for pilot training, allowing students to practice maneuvers, navigation, and emergency procedures in a controlled, ground-based environment. The classification includes sophisticated flight simulators that replicate the cockpit environment and flight dynamics of specific aircraft models, as well as simpler instrument trainers. These machines are essential for flight schools and airlines to ensure pilot proficiency without the expense and risk of actual flight hours. The classification covers the complete trainer unit as well as identifiable parts of such trainers. It is the technical nature of the device as a flight training tool that determines its placement in this code, rather than its use as a toy or for general entertainment.
- Covers
- Full-motion flight simulators for civil aviation
- Fixed-base flight training devices (FTDs)
- Cockpit procedure trainers (CPTs)
- Instrument flight trainers for pilot certification
- Identifiable parts of ground flying trainers, such as control yokes or specialized displays
- Also under 8805.29
- CAE 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator
- L3Harris A320 Flight Training Device
- FlightSafety International Gulfstream G650 Simulator
- Frasca International Cessna 172 Trainer
Codes often confused with 8805.29
Common mistake. A common misclassification is HS code 8805.21, which is reserved specifically for air combat simulators and their parts. If the trainer is designed for military combat training, it must go in 8805.21. Another error is classifying these devices under 9504.50, which covers video game consoles and machines. While modern simulators use advanced software, they are professional training tools, not toys. Furthermore, general-purpose computers used in simulators should be classified under 8471 unless they are permanently integrated into the trainer unit.
Top exporters and importers of HS 880529 (the code used for aviation trainers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 880529 (the code used for aviation trainers) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 74% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 880529, not only aviation trainers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $1.2B 74% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $77M 4.7% of world exports
- 3 Spain $51M 3.1% of world exports
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: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $451M 20% of world imports
- 2 China $203M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 Canada $184M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 aviation trainers
Brazil classifies aviation trainers under NCM 8805.29.00: HS 8805.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about aviation trainers
What is the HS code for Aviation trainers?
The HS code for Aviation trainers is 880529 (Ground flying trainers and parts thereof; other than air combat simulators and parts thereof). The HS code for ground flying trainers (other than air combat simulators) and their parts is 8805.29.
How do I classify Aviation trainers for customs?
Aviation trainers is classified under HS code 880529 — Ground flying trainers and parts thereof; other than air combat simulators and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include flight simulator software?
Generally, software is classified according to its medium under Chapter 85 (e.g., 8523), but if the software is part of a complete trainer system, the entire system is classified under 8805.29.
Which countries are the top exporters of aviation trainers (HS 880529)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 880529 (the code used for aviation trainers) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($1.2B, 74% of world exports), the Netherlands ($77M) and Spain ($51M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 aviation trainers (HS 880529)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 880529 (the code used for aviation trainers) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($451M, 20% of world imports), China ($203M) and Canada ($184M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 Aviation trainers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 880529 for Aviation trainers 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 aviation trainers in Brazil?
In Brazil, aviation trainers (HS 880529) is classified under NCM 8805.29.00.