Product classification
HS code for Passenger planes: 8802.40
Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned, of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg.
Classification of passenger planes under HS 8802.40
Passenger planes are classified under HS code 8802.40, which specifically covers aeroplanes and other aircraft with an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, focusing on the physical characteristics and weight of the 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 permanently fixed equipment. For commercial aviation, this code is the primary designation for large-scale transport aircraft used by airlines. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the aircraft is used for scheduled commercial flights, private corporate transport, or charter services, provided the weight threshold is met and it is not an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
- Covers
- Commercial jetliners (e.g., Boeing 737, Airbus A320)
- Wide-body long-haul aircraft
- Large cargo planes converted from passenger configurations
- Large private business jets exceeding 15,000 kg unladen weight
- Fixed-wing heavy transport aircraft
- Also under 8802.40
- Boeing 737
- Airbus A320
- Boeing 787 Dreamliner
- Airbus A350
- Boeing 747 Freighter
- Lockheed C-130 Hercules (larger variants)
Codes often confused with 8802.40
Common mistake. The most frequent confusion occurs with HS code 8802.30, which applies to aeroplanes with an unladen weight between 2,000 kg and 15,000 kg. Importers must verify the manufacturer's technical specifications to ensure the weight exceeds the 15,000 kg limit. Additionally, aircraft parts are often incorrectly classified here; however, parts should be directed to heading 8807. Ground flying trainers are classified under 8805 and should not be confused with actual flight-capable aircraft.
Top exporters and importers of HS 880240 (the code used for passenger planes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 880240 (the code used for passenger planes) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 18% 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 880240, not only passenger planes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $30.8B 35% of world exports
- 2 Germany $25.2B 29% of world exports
- 3 Canada $6.8B 7.8% 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: $87.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ireland $20.5B 18% of world imports
- 2 China $13.8B 12% of world imports
- 3 India $9.9B 8.9% of world imports
World total: $111.0B 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 passenger planes
Brazil splits HS 8802.40 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8802.40.10Turboprop aeroplanes over 15 t unladen
- 8802.40.90Jets and other aircraft over 15 t unladen
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about passenger planes
What is the HS code for Passenger planes?
The HS code for Passenger planes is 880240 (Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg). The HS code for passenger planes with an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg is 8802.40.
How do I classify Passenger planes for customs?
Passenger planes is classified under HS code 880240 — Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include military transport planes?
Yes, heading 8802 generally includes both civil and military aircraft, provided they meet the weight and technical descriptions of the subheadings, though specific national tariffs may have separate sub-lines for military goods.
Which countries are the top exporters of passenger planes (HS 880240)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 880240 (the code used for passenger planes) in UN Comtrade data were France ($30.8B, 35% of world exports), Germany ($25.2B) and Canada ($6.8B). World exports came to about $87.0B, 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 it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of passenger planes (HS 880240)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 880240 (the code used for passenger planes) in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($20.5B, 18% of world imports), China ($13.8B) and India ($9.9B). World imports came to about $111.0B, 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 Passenger planes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 880240 for Passenger planes 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 passenger planes in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 880240 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for passenger planes depends on the product's details: 8802.40.10 (Turboprop aeroplanes over 15 t unladen), 8802.40.90 (Jets and other aircraft over 15 t unladen).