U.S. exports of Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, Max Takeoff Weight ≤ 250 g (HS 880621) totaled $2.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, Max Takeoff Weight ≤ 250 g paid $33K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.49% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, Max Takeoff Weight ≤ 250 g imports of $288K in August 2026 ran 82% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.6M.
Last updated: August 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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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8806210000 | Rc Unmanned Aircr Flight Max Takeoff not Over 250g | $288K | 11.49% | 67.42% | $33K |
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 | $2.6M |
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.
Subheading 5 of 11 in heading 8806
Subheading 880621 · $2.6M of $47.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$288KYoY · free account
Exports
$2.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $14.0M of Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, Max Takeoff Weight ≤ 250 g and exported $8.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Poland and Latvia together take 67% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
32.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.49% of imports for consumption.