8807.20.00 - Undercarriages and parts thereof

This HTS category, 8807.20.00, specifically covers undercarriages and their constituent parts designed for aircraft. This includes landing gear assemblies, struts, wheels, brakes, and any other components directly related to the structural framework that supports the aircraft during ground operations, taxiing, takeoff, and landing. The scope is limited to these essential ground support systems and their individual parts.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 8807.10.00 focuses on propellers and rotors, which are propulsion systems. Conversely, 8807.30.00 encompasses a broader range of "other" parts for airplanes, helicopters, and unmanned aircraft, provided they are not specifically covered by other headings within Chapter 88 or subheadings within 8807. Therefore, 8807.20.00 provides a distinct classification for the critical undercarriage systems.

Within this category, a subdivision exists for undercarriages and parts thereof "For use in civil aircraft," further refined by the subordinate classification 8807.20.00.60, designated as "Other." This means that while 8807.20.00 captures all undercarriages and their parts, the subcategory differentiates those intended for civil aviation purposes from potentially military or other specialized applications that might fall under different classifications if not explicitly civilian.