88022000
AIRCRAFT, SPACECRAFT, AND PARTS THEREOF›Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, aeroplanes), except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806; spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles
Aeroplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight not exceeding 2 000 kg
Tariff classification
CN code 880220 covers aeroplanes and other powered aircraft with an unladen weight not exceeding 2000 kg. These are light, ultralight, sport and training aircraft with piston or turboprop engines.
EASA regulations and export control
Light aircraft are subject to full EASA airworthiness, type certification and production regulations. Dual-use export control applies. US-origin aircraft may be subject to EAR. National aviation register registration is required.
Import and trade
Import requires customs documentation, airworthiness certificates, EASA type certificates and origin documents. Major manufacturers include USA, France, Germany and Brazil.
Light aircraft up to 2000 kg - EASA CS-23 certification
Importing aircraft up to 2000 kg (CN 8802 20) into the EU is subject to EASA airworthiness and certification regulations. The MFN duty rate should be verified in TARIC. Aircraft and their parts may be subject to dual-use and end-use controls. An EORI number and correct customs declaration are required. Import VAT applies.
Frequently asked questions
Do ultralight aircraft require EASA certification?
Ultralight aircraft may be subject to national regulations rather than EASA depending on mass and category.
Is importing aircraft from the USA subject to EAR?
Yes. US aircraft exports are subject to Export Administration Regulations requiring appropriate export licences.
What documentation is required for aircraft import?
Commercial invoice, airworthiness certificate, type certificate, technical documentation and export permits. Customs value includes avionics and equipment.
What certificates are required when importing aircraft up to 2000 kg CN 8802 20?
Importing aircraft up to 2000 kg (CN 8802 20) requires an EASA certificate (Form 1 for aircraft parts). An EORI number and customs declaration are needed. Check TARIC for the duty rate. Import VAT applies.
Useful tools & resources
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