Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles
HS heading 88.02 covers Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles. Within Chapter 88 it splits into 6 six-digit subheadings spanning helicopters, except unmanned to spacecraft, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $5.96B
- Share of Chapter 88
- 84.3%
- Rank in its chapter
- #1 of 6
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 88.02 covers Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles. At the six-digit line it separates helicopters, except unmanned, aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned and spacecraft, among others — each a distinct duty line shown below. India's aerospace exports are growing but modest, centred on components and structures for global manufacturers. India exported $5.96B under this code worldwide in 2024, about 84.3% of all Chapter 88 exports, ranking #1 of 6 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
88.02 is the four-digit HS heading for aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmann. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many vehicles, aircraft & transport lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 88.02
The Harmonised System breaks Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles into these 6 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Helicopters, except unmanned; of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg
Helicopters, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg
Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg
Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg
Aeroplanes and other aircraft, except unmanned; of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg
Spacecraft; (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles
Top destinations for Chapter 88 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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