Product classification
HS code for Regional jets: 8802.30
Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned, of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg.
Classification of regional jets under HS 8802.30
Regional jets and other medium-sized aircraft are classified under HS code 8802.30 based on their unladen weight. Heading 8802 covers other aircraft such as helicopters and aeroplanes. The subheadings under 8802 are strictly partitioned by weight thresholds. Subheading 8802.30 applies to aeroplanes and other aircraft with an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg but not exceeding 15,000 kg. In the context of aviation, unladen weight refers to the weight of the aircraft in normal flying order, excluding the weight of the crew, fuel, and equipment other than permanently fixed equipment. This weight range typically encompasses regional commercial jets, large turboprops, and high-end business jets. The classification is purely technical and does not depend on the aircraft's use or its engine type, provided it falls within the specified weight bracket. This ensures a standardized method for customs authorities to categorize aircraft regardless of their commercial or private application.
- Covers
- Regional commercial jet aircraft (within weight limits)
- Twin-engine turboprop regional airliners
- Mid-size business jets
- Large private fixed-wing aircraft
- Specialized cargo aircraft under 15,000 kg
- 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 common error is miscalculating the unladen weight and choosing 8802.20 (under 2,000 kg) or 8802.40 (over 15,000 kg). Large commercial airliners like the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 always fall under 8802.40 because their unladen weight significantly exceeds 15,000 kg. Conversely, small general aviation aircraft like a Cessna 172 fall under 8802.20. It is also important not to confuse these with unmanned aircraft (drones), which are classified under heading 8806.
Top exporters and importers of HS 880230 (the code used for regional jets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 880230 (the code used for regional jets) 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 regional jets.
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 regional jets
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 regional jets
What is the HS code for Regional jets?
The HS code for Regional jets is 880230 (Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg). Regional jets with an unladen weight between 2,000 kg and 15,000 kg are classified under HS code 8802.30.
How do I classify Regional jets for customs?
Regional jets 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 the weight include the passengers and cargo?
No, the classification is based on the unladen weight, which excludes the weight of the crew, fuel, passengers, and removable cargo or equipment.
Which countries are the top exporters of regional jets (HS 880230)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 880230 (the code used for regional jets) 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 regional jets (HS 880230)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 880230 (the code used for regional jets) 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 Regional jets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 880230 for Regional jets 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 regional jets in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 880230 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for regional jets 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).