Sourcing aircraft aileron assemblies from China
Aircraft aileron assemblies from China carry 0% UK duty across the relevant tariff lines, with no recorded trade remedy. For parts intended for certified civil aircraft, confirm authorised release certificate requirements with the CAA before fitting. Specify the aircraft, drawing revision and handedness before ordering. Cambridge China Bridge sources aircraft aileron assemblies.
Duty and tariff controls
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 5 October 2026, heading 8807 covers aircraft and related parts. Aircraft aileron assemblies fall within the family of other aeroplane parts. The relevant lines carry 0% duty for goods from China; the supplied extract records no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension. The aircraft-use line has specific intended-use wording, so do not select it solely because the assembly is an aircraft part.
The supplied tariff extract attaches fluorinated greenhouse gas import controls to both relevant lines and a restriction on entry into free circulation concerning ozone-depleting substances to 8807 30 00 99. It also lists a cultural objects export licence measure. Ask the factory whether the assembly contains regulated gases or relies on ozone-depleting substances. The importer should confirm the applicable declaration, exemption or licence requirement with their customs broker before shipping.
Confirm the commodity code against the assembly description and intended aircraft use. The table repeats each relevant code for left- and right-hand purchasing variants; these are not separate tariff subdivisions. See the aircraft flap assemblies guide for the wider heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left-hand aircraft aileron assemblies, other | 8807 30 00 99 | 0% | None |
| Left-hand ailerons for aircraft imported duty free or built within the Community | 8807 30 00 20 | 0% | None |
Specify the aileron and its installation
Give the factory the aircraft model, assembly part number, drawing revision and left- or right-hand position. Define whether the supply includes hinges, bearings, control horn, balance weights and bonding connections. Specify skin and core materials, attachment geometry, surface finish and the inspection records you expect.
For certified civil aircraft, use approved sources and confirm the applicable authorised release certificate requirements with the CAA before ordering. Agree the buyer's acceptance criteria for hinge alignment, contour, mass and balance. Ask for material traceability and manufacturing inspection records tied to the supplied assembly.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative small repair-stock consignment of aircraft aileron assemblies under 8807 30 00 99, invoiced at £15,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £15,800. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £15,800, so it is £3,160. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Identity: match the assembly part number, serial identification, handedness and drawing revision to the order and release paperwork.
Geometry: check hinge centres, bearing fit, control horn position, contour and trailing-edge straightness against the agreed drawing.
Condition and balance: inspect for dents, cracks, loose fasteners, coating damage and signs of composite separation; compare recorded mass and balance with the agreed specification.
Packing and records: check that transport supports protected hinges and the trailing edge, photograph arrival damage and retain the assembly's paperwork. Use the inspection guide to plan checks.
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What goes wrong
A matching outer shape can hide the wrong hinge spacing, control horn position or drawing revision. Left- and right-hand assemblies can be mixed during packing, and omitted balance weights can leave an apparently complete assembly outside the buyer's specification. Resolve discrepancies against the drawing rather than a catalogue photograph.
Transport damage can distort the trailing edge or load the hinges. Keep damaged or undocumented assemblies separate while the supplier and receiving maintenance organisation review them. Before fitting parts to certified aircraft, confirm the applicable release-paperwork requirements with the CAA; customs clearance does not establish suitability for installation.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For machinery and equipment, see machinery imports.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on aircraft aileron assemblies from China?
The relevant heading 8807 lines carry 0% duty. The supplied tariff extract records no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension.
Can a Chinese aileron assembly be fitted to a certified civil aircraft?
Confirm with the CAA whether the exact assembly needs an authorised release certificate and which production or maintenance organisations may issue it. Confirm the paperwork for the exact assembly before ordering.
Do gas controls apply to an aileron assembly?
Confirm the contents with the factory and the tariff declaration with your broker. Products containing regulated fluorinated gas must be labelled. Importing ozone-depleting substances into Great Britain requires a licence.
Does the cultural objects export licence measure affect my import?
It concerns exports of cultural objects from Great Britain to destinations outside the UK. The supplied extract lists the measure; ask your broker to confirm its relevance to the assembly and transaction.