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U.S. imports of remote-controlled unmanned aircraft, 25 kg to 150 kg maximum take-off weight (HS 880624) totaled $586K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, 25 kg to 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight imports of $586K in April 2026 ran 68% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.
Last updated: April 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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $466K | $1.1M | +$637K |
| PHILIPPINES | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| DENMARK | -- | $932K | +$932K |
| SPAIN | -- | $250K | +$250K |
| MEXICO | -- | $250K | +$250K |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8806240000 | RC UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT 25KG - 150KG | $586K | -- |
RC UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT 25KG - 150KG
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8806240000 | RC UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT 25KG - 150KG | $4.1M |
RC UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT 25KG - 150KG
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PARTS OF PLANES OR HELICOPTERS, NESOI
HS 880730
AIRPLANE & OT A/C, UNLADEN WEIGHT > 15,000 KG
HS 880240
AIRPLANE & A/C UNLADEN WGHT > 2000, NOV 15000 KG
HS 880230
PARTS OF GOODS OF HEADING 8801, 8802 OR 8806 NESOI
HS 880790
UNDERCARRIAGES AND PARTS THEREOF
HS 880720
HELICOPTERS OF AN UNLADEN WEIGHT NOT OVER 2000 KG
HS 880211
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | -- | $2.2M | +$2.2M |
| Georgia | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| Washington | -- | $500K | +$500K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| ATLANTA, GA | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $586K | -- | -$586K |