EU Proposes Tariff Targets – Some (But Not All) Aircraft Parts Would be Affected
May 8, 2025 Leave a comment
The European Union has published an updated list of proposed tariff targets. The title of this list is “List of the products originating in or from the United States which could be subject to possible commercial policy measures.” The link is to version 1.1 so be wary that the EU could further update this list.
The EU is seeking public comment on their proposed list of tariff targets. If the negotiations between the US and the EU do not yield an elimination of the duty imposed on all products of the EU, then the EU could implement these tariffs to impose a duty on products of the United States.
The proposed list is estimated to reflect imports from the US worth €95 billion.
The proposed list includes complete aircraft under headings 8802 (helicopters and airplanes) and 8806 (unmanned aircraft). Aircraft parts under heading 8807 are NOT included on the proposed list.
It is important to remember that many aircraft parts are NOT classified under heading 8807 because there is a more specific tariff heading that applies to them. Some aircraft parts would be affected by the proposed EU reciprocal tariffs. For example, the following aircraft parts classifications are included on the EU tariff proposal (this is a list of examples and is not meant to be exhaustive):
| Tariff Subheading | Description |
|---|---|
| 40113000 | new pneumatic tires, of rubber, of a kind used for aircraft |
| 40121300 | retreaded pneumatic tires, of rubber, of a kind used on aircraft |
| 70071190 | toughened “tempered” safety glass, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in aircraft, spacecraft, vessels or other vehicles |
| 85443000 | ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets for vehicles, aircraft or ships |
| 90142080 | instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (excl. inertial navigation systems, compasses and radio navigational equipment) |
| 91040000 | instrument panel clocks and clocks of a similar type for vehicles, aircraft, vessels and other vehicles |
| 94019110 | parts of seats used for aircraft, of wood, n.e.s |
| 94019910 | parts of seats used for aircraft, n.e.s. |
The EU has explained its position in a press release.
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