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    8802.60.90

    Other

    HTS code 8802.60.90 covers “other” spacecraft, including satellites and launch vehicles, not specifically classified elsewhere. This code is used for importing these items, and generally benefits from free duty treatment with standard trade partners, as detailed within Chapter 88 concerning aircraft and spacecraft.

    Other

    Detailed information for HTS Code 8802.60.90

    This tariff classification falls within Chapter 88, which covers aircraft, spacecraft, and their parts. Specifically, code 8802.60.90 covers other spacecraft, including satellites and launch vehicles, that aren’t specifically categorized elsewhere. This code further divides into 8802.60.90.20 for military spacecraft and 8802.60.90.40 for all other spacecraft; choose the suffix that accurately reflects the intended use of the item being classified. Note that unmanned aircraft are defined separately and excludes flying toys, so ensure the item isn’t covered by those provisions.

    ChapterChapter 88 - Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
    SectionSection XVII - Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport Equipment

    Duty snapshot

    Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.

    General Duty

    Free

    Standard trade partners (NTR)

    Special Duty

    N/A

    Eligible FTA or preference programs

    The general duty rate for HTS code 8802.60.90 is Free, applying to standard trade partners (NTR). Special rates are not specified, but eligibility for FTA or preference programs could potentially offer reduced or zero duty rates. This duty structure extends to its subdivisions, 8802.60.90.20 (Military) and 8802.60.90.40 (Other), meaning both are also subject to the general Free rate with potential for FTA benefits. Reporting units are specified as “No..”, indicating no specific unit of measure is required for reporting purposes.

    Rate of Duty (Column 2): 27.50%

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    Code subdivisions

    8802.60.90.20

    Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, airplanes, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles: > Spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles: > Other > Military

    8802.60.90.40

    Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, airplanes, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles: > Spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles: > Other > Other

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    Chapter & section notes

    Chapter notes

    Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 88 AIRCRAFT, SPACECRAFT, AND PARTS THEREOF XVII 88-1 Note 1. For the purposes of this chapter, the expression “unmanned aircraft” means any aircraft, other than those of heading 8801, designed to be flown without a pilot on board.They may be designed to carry a payload or equipped with permanently integrated digital cameras or other equipment which would enable them to perform utilitarian functions during their flight. The expression “unmanned aircraft”, however, does not cover flying toys, designed solely for amusement purposes (heading 9503). Subheading Notes 1. For the purposes of subheadings 8802.11 to 8802.40, the expression "unladen weight" means the weight of the machine in normal flying order, excluding the weight of the crew and of fuel and equipment other than permanently fitted items of equipment. 2. For the purposes of subheadings 8806.21 to 8806.24 and 8806.91 to 8806.94, the expression “maximum take-off weight” means the maximum weight of the machine in normal flying order, at take-off, including the weight of payload, equipment and fuel. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XVII 88-2

    Section notes

    SECTION XVII VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, VESSELS AND ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT XVII-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover articles of heading 9503 or 9508, or sleds, bobsleds, toboggans or the like of heading 9506. 2. The expressions "parts"and"parts and accessories" do not apply to the following articles, whether or not they are identifiable as for the goods of this section: (a) Joints, washers or the like of any material (classified according to their constituent material or in heading 8484) or other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber (heading 4016); (b) Parts of general use, as defined in note 2 to section XV, of base metal (section XV) or similar goods of plastics (

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