Aircraft launching gear — HTS 8805
Aircraft launching gear; deck-arrestor or similar gear; ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles
Chapter 88 › Heading 8805
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8805 is a broad product category for specialized aviation equipment and its parts. It covers aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor equipment and similar systems, ground flying trainers, and parts designed for those articles. These products are generally associated with launching, stopping, or training aircraft rather than ordinary aircraft components.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the item belongs in heading 8805, then identify the applicable subheading based on the product’s function and legal description. The final digits may distinguish the type of equipment, whether the item is a complete article or a part, and other characteristics specified in the tariff. Do not assume that material alone controls classification: function, design, and whether a part is dedicated to the covered equipment may be more important. Check the current HTSUS wording, relevant notes, and official classification guidance; a customs broker or binding ruling may be appropriate for unusual or high-value products.
What to check
- Describe the item’s exact function, installation location, and operating environment before searching the tariff.
- Confirm whether the product is complete launching or arresting gear, a ground flying trainer, or a part of one of those articles.
- Check the full legal text and any section, chapter, or heading notes before relying on a matching description.
- Verify that a claimed part is principally or solely designed for the covered equipment, rather than being a general-purpose component.
- Compare the product’s specifications, drawings, catalog language, and invoices with the selected 8-digit provision, and seek broker or binding-ruling advice if the wording is unclear.
HTS heading 8805 summary
Aircraft launching gear is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8805.10.00.00 👉 | Aircraft launching gear and parts thereof; deck- arrestors or similar gear and parts thereof | Free | — | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8805?
Aircraft launching gear; deck-arrestor or similar gear; ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.