Product classification
HS code for Jet bridge: 8479.71
Machinery and mechanical appliances, passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports.
Classification of jet bridge under HS 8479.71
Jet bridges, or passenger boarding bridges, are classified under HS code 8479.71. This classification is situated within Chapter 84, which encompasses machinery and mechanical appliances. Heading 8479 is a "basket" category for machines that have individual functions but are not specified or included elsewhere in the chapter. Because a jet bridge is a complex mechanical system involving telescopic walkways, hydraulic or electric elevation systems, and sophisticated sensors to interface with aircraft, it is treated as a machine rather than a static structure. The specific subheading 8479.71 was created to provide a dedicated classification for these airport-specific appliances. The classification is determined by the mechanical utility of the bridge, which provides a mobile, adjustable, and controlled environment for passenger movement, distinguishing it from simple gangways or fixed architectural elements.
- Covers
- Telescopic passenger boarding bridges
- Mobile airport walkways for aircraft boarding
- Apron drive jet bridges
- Pedestal-mounted boarding bridges
- Hydraulic passenger bridges for airport terminals
- Also under 8479.71
- ThyssenKrupp Airport Systems PBBs
- JBT AeroTech Jetway
- CIMC-Tianda PBBs
- ADELTE Seaport & Airport Solutions
- FMT Airport Systems
Codes often confused with 8479.71
Common mistake. Jet bridges are often misclassified under HS code 7308.90, which covers structures and parts of structures of iron or steel. While they are made of steel, their mechanical function as a machine takes precedence over their identity as a structure. They are also sometimes confused with 8428.90, which covers other lifting or handling machinery. However, 8479.71 is the more specific provision for airport boarding bridges and must be used according to GRI 3(a), which requires the most specific description.
Top exporters and importers of HS 847971 (the code used for jet bridge), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 847971 (the code used for jet bridge) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 847971, not only jet bridge.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $52M 40% of world exports
- 2 Spain $24M 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $14M 11% of world exports
World total: $131M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $19M 11% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $14M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Nigeria $12M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $177M 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 jet bridge
Brazil classifies jet bridge under NCM 8479.71.00: HS 8479.71 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about jet bridge
What is the HS code for Jet bridge?
The HS code for Jet bridge is 847971 (Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports). The HS code for a jet bridge (passenger boarding bridge) used in airports is 8479.71.
How do I classify Jet bridge for customs?
Jet bridge is classified under HS code 847971 — Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the stairs attached to the bridge?
If the stairs are an integral part of the mechanical boarding bridge system, they are included under 8479.71. Standalone maintenance stairs are usually classified elsewhere, such as 7326.
Which countries are the top exporters of jet bridge (HS 847971)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 847971 (the code used for jet bridge) in UN Comtrade data were China ($52M, 40% of world exports), Spain ($24M) and the United States ($14M). World exports came to about $131M, 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 jet bridge (HS 847971)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 847971 (the code used for jet bridge) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($19M, 11% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($14M) and Nigeria ($12M). World imports came to about $177M, 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 Jet bridge the same in all countries?
The base HS code 847971 for Jet bridge 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 jet bridge in Brazil?
In Brazil, jet bridge (HS 847971) is classified under NCM 8479.71.00.