Product classification
HS code for Business jets: 8802.30
Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned, of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg.
Classification of business jets under HS 8802.30
Business jets are classified under HS code 8802.30 based on their unladen weight and their nature as powered aircraft. Heading 8802 covers other aircraft, such as helicopters and aeroplanes, excluding unmanned aerial vehicles of heading 8806. The sub-classification is strictly determined by the unladen weight of the aircraft. HS code 8802.30 specifically applies to aeroplanes and other aircraft with an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg but not exceeding 15,000 kg. Most light to mid-size business jets, such as those used for corporate travel or private charter, fall within this specific weight bracket. The unladen weight refers to the weight of the machine in normal flying order, excluding the weight of the crew, fuel, and equipment other than fixed equipment. This technical specification ensures that aircraft are categorized by their lift capacity and structural scale rather than their intended use (commercial vs. private).
- Covers
- Light business jets (e.g., Cessna Citation series)
- Mid-size executive aeroplanes
- Turboprop business aircraft within the weight limit
- Private jets with unladen weight between 2,001 kg and 15,000 kg
- Fixed-wing aircraft for corporate transport
- Also under 8802.30
- Embraer Phenom 300
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- ATR 42
- De Havilland Canada Dash 8 (Q200/Q300)
- Pilatus PC-12 (larger variants)
Codes often confused with 8802.30
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs between 8802.30 and 8802.40. Large, long-range business jets (such as certain Gulfstream or Bombardier Global models) often exceed the 15,000 kg unladen weight limit, which moves them into HS code 8802.40. Conversely, very light jets (VLJs) weighing under 2,000 kg are classified under 8802.20. Additionally, users sometimes confuse these with 8802.11 or 8802.12, which are reserved specifically for helicopters (rotary-wing aircraft), regardless of their weight.
Top exporters and importers of HS 880230 (the code used for business jets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 880230 (the code used for business jets) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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. The United Kingdom reports $825M of its chapter 88 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 880230, not only business jets.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $1.9B 22% of world exports
- 2 Canada $1.5B 17% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $1.4B 16% 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: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.8B 30% of world imports
- 2 Brazil $1.7B 11% of world imports
- 3 Japan $623M 3.9% of world imports
The United Kingdom reports $825M of its chapter 88 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $15.8B 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 business jets
Brazil splits HS 8802.30 into 6 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8802.30.10Propeller aeroplanes, over 2 t up to 15 t unladen
- 8802.30.21Multi-engine turboprops, unladen over 2 t to 7 t
- 8802.30.29Other turboprops, unladen over 2 t up to 15 t
- 8802.30.31Turbojet aeroplanes, unladen over 2 t up to 7 t
- 8802.30.39Turbojet aeroplanes, unladen over 7 t up to 15 t
- 8802.30.90Other aircraft over 2 t up to 15 t unladen
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about business jets
What is the HS code for Business jets?
The HS code for Business jets is 880230 (Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg). The HS code for business jets with an unladen weight between 2,000 kg and 15,000 kg is 8802.30.
How do I classify Business jets for customs?
Business jets is classified under HS code 880230 — Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the HS code change if the jet is used for cargo?
No, the classification is based on the aircraft's physical characteristics and unladen weight rather than its payload or mission type.
Which countries are the top exporters of business jets (HS 880230)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 880230 (the code used for business jets) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.9B, 22% of world exports), Canada ($1.5B) and Switzerland ($1.4B). World exports came to about $8.6B, 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 business jets (HS 880230)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 880230 (the code used for business jets) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.8B, 30% of world imports), Brazil ($1.7B) and Japan ($623M). World imports came to about $15.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). The United Kingdom reports $825M of its chapter 88 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Business jets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 880230 for Business jets 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 business jets in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 880230 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for business jets depends on the product's details: 8802.30.10 (Propeller aeroplanes, over 2 t up to 15 t unladen), 8802.30.21 (Multi-engine turboprops, unladen over 2 t to 7 t), 8802.30.29 (Other turboprops, unladen over 2 t up to 15 t), 8802.30.31 (Turbojet aeroplanes, unladen over 2 t up to 7 t), 8802.30.39 (Turbojet aeroplanes, unladen over 7 t up to 15 t), 8802.30.90 (Other aircraft over 2 t up to 15 t unladen).