Product classification
HS code for Helicopter rotors: 8807.10
Aircraft and spacecraft, propellers and rotors and parts thereof.
Classification of helicopter rotors under HS 8807.10
Helicopter rotors are classified under HS code 8807.10. This classification falls under Chapter 88, which pertains to aircraft and aeronautical equipment. Heading 8807 is the specific category for parts of goods falling under headings 8801, 8802, or 8806. Subheading 8807.10 is dedicated to propellers and rotors and parts thereof. For a helicopter, this includes both the main rotor system, which provides lift and thrust, and the tail rotor system, which provides anti-torque and directional control. The classification is determined by the specialized nature of the component; rotors are essential aerodynamic surfaces unique to rotorcraft and are not considered general machinery parts.
- Covers
- Main rotor blades
- Tail rotor blades
- Rotor hubs and mast assemblies
- Swashplates and pitch control links
- Tail rotor drive shafts (if integrated with rotor assembly)
- Also under 8807.10
- Hartzell Propeller
- Dowty Propellers
- Safran Helicopter Engines (rotor components)
- Collins Aerospace (propeller systems)
- McCauley Propeller Systems
Codes often confused with 8807.10
Common mistake. Helicopter rotors are occasionally misclassified under 8411 as part of the turbojet or turboshaft engine. While the engine drives the rotor, the rotor itself is an airframe component classified in 8807. Another error involves 8483, which covers transmission shafts and cranks. While rotors involve rotational motion, they are specifically excluded from 8483 when they are identifiable as aircraft propellers or rotors. Finally, raw composite materials used to make blades are classified by material (e.g., Chapter 39 or 68) until they reach the shape of a rotor part.
Top exporters and importers of HS 880710 (the code used for helicopter rotors), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 880710 (the code used for helicopter rotors) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 28% of world imports. The United States reports $152.8B of its chapter 88 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 880710, not only helicopter rotors.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $440M 22% of world exports
- 2 United States $367M 19% of world exports
- 3 France $214M 11% of world exports
The United States reports $152.8B of its chapter 88 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $914M 28% of world imports
- 2 United States $428M 13% of world imports
- 3 Canada $322M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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 rotors
Brazil classifies helicopter rotors under NCM 8807.10.00: HS 8807.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about helicopter rotors
What is the HS code for Helicopter rotors?
The HS code for Helicopter rotors is 880710 (Aircraft and spacecraft; propellers and rotors and parts thereof). The HS code for helicopter rotors, including both main and tail rotors and their parts, is 8807.10.
How do I classify Helicopter rotors for customs?
Helicopter rotors is classified under HS code 880710 — Aircraft and spacecraft; propellers and rotors and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the helicopter gearbox?
No, the transmission or gearbox that transfers power from the engine to the rotor is typically classified under HS code 8483.40, as it is a gear-based power transmission unit.
Which countries are the top exporters of helicopter rotors (HS 880710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 880710 (the code used for helicopter rotors) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($440M, 22% of world exports), the United States ($367M) and France ($214M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of helicopter rotors (HS 880710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 880710 (the code used for helicopter rotors) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($914M, 28% of world imports), the United States ($428M) and Canada ($322M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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 rotors the same in all countries?
The base HS code 880710 for Helicopter rotors 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 rotors in Brazil?
In Brazil, helicopter rotors (HS 880710) is classified under NCM 8807.10.00.