U.S. imports of Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, 25 kg to 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (HS 880624) totaled $2.1M in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, 25 kg to 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight paid $63K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.98% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataIn the 25–150 kg RC UAS weight band, the United Kingdom and Spain are the leading US import sources, reflecting European aerospace manufacturers active in tactical and commercial heavy-drone segments. Aircraft in this class — classified under 8806240000 — are frequently used in cargo delivery trials, maritime surveillance, and defense logistics support missions. The weight threshold places these platforms in a regulatory tier that typically requires FAA type certification or special airworthiness approval, making pre-import coordination with the FAA a practical necessity for commercial operators.
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Aircraft above 25 kg generally fall outside the FAA's standard Part 107 small UAS rule. Operators typically need either a type certificate, a special airworthiness certificate in the experimental or restricted category, or an FAA waiver/exemption before commercial flight operations can begin. Importers should engage the FAA's Aircraft Certification Office early in the procurement process.
The 25–150 kg segment is dominated by specialized aerospace and defense manufacturers rather than consumer electronics producers. The United Kingdom, Spain, and Switzerland — the top suppliers here — host established aerospace primes and defense contractors with the engineering infrastructure to produce certified, heavy-lift UAS platforms, which explains the European concentration at this weight tier.
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Subheading 880624 · $2.1M of $24.4M
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Imports
$2.1MYoY · free account
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$2.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $22.7M of Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, 25 kg to 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight and exported $108.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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France and Israel together supply 70% of it. Australia pays 12.5% duty; France 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
23.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.98% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8806240000 | Rc Unmanned Aircraft Max Take-Off Wt 25kg - 150kg | $2.1M | 2.98% | 76.90% | $63K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8806240000 | Rc Unmanned Aircraft Max Take-Off Wt 25kg - 150kg | $2.3M |
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.
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