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HS 88.04 Heading · Vehicles, Aircraft & Transport

Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto

HS heading 88.04 covers Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto. Within Chapter 88 it splits into 1 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.

India exports 2024
$3.4M
Rank in its chapter
#4 of 6

Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.

Sourcing this category from India

HS 88.04 covers Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto. It resolves into 1 six-digit subheadings, listed below, that pin down the exact duty line for your goods. India's aerospace exports are growing but modest, centred on components and structures for global manufacturers. India exported $3.4M under this code worldwide in 2024, ranking #4 of 6 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).

How to read this code

88.04 is the four-digit HS heading for parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and par. 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 88.04

The Harmonised System breaks Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto into these 1 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.

Top destinations for Chapter 88 exports

India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.

#1 United Arab Emirates $1.62B
#2 Saudi Arabia $1.53B
#3 France $624.1M
#4 Kuwait $526.1M
#5 USA $387M

Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.

More codes in Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof

Jump to the other headings classified under 88 — hover a code for its description.

Working out import duty for HS 88.04 into your market? See full duty context and India-vs-rivals comparisons in our India comparison guides and export resource hub.

Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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