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U.S. exports of remote-controlled unmanned aircraft, max takeoff weight ≤ 250 g (HS 880621) totaled $821K in July 2026.
Importers of Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, Max Takeoff Weight ≤ 250 g paid $21K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.7% on $247K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, Max Takeoff Weight ≤ 250 g imports of $543K in July 2026 ran 69% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataMiniature remote-controlled drones with a maximum takeoff weight of 250 grams or less — the threshold below which FAA recreational registration is not required — are classified under 8806210000. China is the dominant global manufacturer in this weight class, and Norway also appears among US import sources, reflecting specialized commercial and research drone suppliers. Products in this category that are marketed as consumer toys may also attract scrutiny under CPSC safety standards, while those with camera payloads may implicate FCC equipment authorization requirements.
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Yes. Remote-controlled unmanned aircraft classified under 8806210000 and originating from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current applicable List and rate with CBP or a licensed customs broker, as Section 301 measures have been subject to ongoing review and modification.
Drones using radio frequency transmitters for remote control must comply with FCC Part 15 equipment authorization rules. Importers are responsible for ensuring that the RF modules in the drone and its controller have received FCC authorization (either certification or verification, depending on the device type) before the products are offered for sale in the US.
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Subheading 5 of 11 in heading 8806
Subheading 880621 · $543K of $15.8M
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$543KYoY · Pro
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$821KYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8806210000 | Rc Unmanned Aircr Flight Max Takeoff not Over 250g | $2.0M | 1.49% | 5.99% | $30K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8806210000 | Rc Unmanned Aircr Flight Max Takeoff not Over 250g | $814K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · July 2026
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Lithuania and Dominican Republic together take 79% of it.
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37.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 3.95%.