Product classification

HS code for Helicopter landing gear: 8807.20

Aircraft and spacecraft, under-carriages and parts thereof.

Classification of helicopter landing gear under HS 8807.20

Helicopter landing gear is classified under HS code 8807.20. This code is situated within Chapter 88, which covers aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof. Following the 2022 HS updates, heading 8807 was created to consolidate parts of aircraft previously found in 8803. Subheading 8807.20 specifically covers under-carriages and parts thereof for all types of aircraft, including helicopters. This classification includes the structural components designed to support the aircraft while it is on the ground and to facilitate landing and takeoff. The classification is based on the functional identity of the component as a part specifically designed for use with aircraft, rather than a general-purpose mechanical part.

Covers
  • Helicopter landing skids
  • Retractable landing gear assemblies
  • Shock absorbers for helicopter under-carriages
  • Wheels and brake assemblies for helicopters
  • Oleo struts and tail wheels
Also under 8807.20
  • Safran Landing Systems
  • Collins Aerospace landing gear
  • Liebherr-Aerospace landing gear
  • Triumph Group landing gear components

Codes often confused with 8807.20

Common mistake. Landing gear components are sometimes misclassified under 8412.21 if they are hydraulic cylinders. However, as specialized aircraft parts, 8807.20 takes precedence. Another common error is classifying rubber tires for landing gear under this code; tires must be classified under 4011.30. Additionally, general fasteners like bolts or screws used in the landing gear assembly should be classified under their respective material headings (e.g., 7318 for steel fasteners) unless they are uniquely identifiable as aircraft parts.

8412.21Engines; hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders)4011.30Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on aircraft73.18Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel

Top exporters and importers of HS 880720 (the code used for helicopter landing gear), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 880720 (the code used for helicopter landing gear) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 14% 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 880720, not only helicopter landing gear.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 France $2.4B
  2. 2 United Kingdom $1.9B
  3. 3 Canada $1.1B

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: $9.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $1.7B
  2. 2 United States $1.6B
  3. 3 France $1.5B

World total: $11.9B 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 helicopter landing gear

Brazil classifies helicopter landing gear under NCM 8807.20.00: HS 8807.20 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about helicopter landing gear

What is the HS code for Helicopter landing gear?

The HS code for Helicopter landing gear is 880720 (Aircraft and spacecraft; under-carriages and parts thereof). The HS code for helicopter landing gear and its constituent parts is 8807.20.

How do I classify Helicopter landing gear for customs?

Helicopter landing gear is classified under HS code 880720 — Aircraft and spacecraft; under-carriages and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are landing gear sensors included in this code?

Generally, no. Electronic sensors and instruments used to monitor landing gear status are typically classified under Chapter 90 (e.g., 9032 for automatic regulating instruments) or Chapter 85.

Which countries are the top exporters of helicopter landing gear (HS 880720)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 880720 (the code used for helicopter landing gear) in UN Comtrade data were France ($2.4B, 25% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($1.9B) and Canada ($1.1B). World exports came to about $9.5B, 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 helicopter landing gear (HS 880720)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 880720 (the code used for helicopter landing gear) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($1.7B, 14% of world imports), the United States ($1.6B) and France ($1.5B). World imports came to about $11.9B, 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 Helicopter landing gear the same in all countries?

The base HS code 880720 for Helicopter landing 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 helicopter landing gear in Brazil?

In Brazil, helicopter landing gear (HS 880720) is classified under NCM 8807.20.00.