Product classification
HS code for Medium aircraft: 8802.30
Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned, of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg.
Classification of medium aircraft under HS 8802.30
Medium aircraft are classified under HS code 8802.30. This code is part of Chapter 88, which covers aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof. Heading 8802 applies to "Other aircraft" (for example, helicopters, aeroplanes), excluding unmanned aircraft of heading 8806. The specific subheading 8802.30 is determined by the unladen weight of the aircraft. For this classification, the aircraft must have an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg but not exceeding 15,000 kg. This weight-based classification system is a fundamental aspect of Chapter 88, as it distinguishes between light utility aircraft, medium-sized commercial or private jets, and large heavy-lift transport aircraft. 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 classification is vital for international trade statistics and the application of aviation-specific tariffs and safety regulations.
- Covers
- Mid-size business jets
- Regional turboprop aircraft
- Medium-range cargo aeroplanes
- Private twin-engine aircraft within weight limits
- Utility transport aircraft (2,000kg to 15,000kg)
- 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 misclassifications involve adjacent weight brackets. HS code 8802.20 is often used incorrectly for aircraft that actually exceed the 2,000 kg unladen weight limit. Conversely, HS code 8802.40 is sometimes applied to medium aircraft that do not reach the 15,000 kg threshold. It is critical to verify the manufacturer's certified unladen weight rather than the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). Additionally, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones must be classified under heading 8806, regardless of their weight, and should not be placed in 8802.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 880230 (the code used for medium aircraft), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 880230 (the code used for medium aircraft) 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 medium aircraft.
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 medium aircraft
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 medium aircraft
What is the HS code for Medium aircraft?
The HS code for Medium aircraft is 880230 (Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg). The HS code for aircraft with an unladen weight between 2,000 kg and 15,000 kg is 8802.30.
How do I classify Medium aircraft for customs?
Medium aircraft 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 this code include helicopters?
No, helicopters are classified under subheadings 8802.11 or 8802.12, depending on their unladen weight, rather than the 8802.30 code for aeroplanes.
Which countries are the top exporters of medium aircraft (HS 880230)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 880230 (the code used for medium aircraft) 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 medium aircraft (HS 880230)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 880230 (the code used for medium aircraft) 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 Medium aircraft the same in all countries?
The base HS code 880230 for Medium aircraft 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 medium aircraft in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 880230 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for medium aircraft 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).