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U.S. imports of remote-controlled unmanned aircraft, 7 kg to 25 kg maximum take-off weight (HS 880623) totaled $1.9M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, 7 kg to 25 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight paid $170K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, 7 kg to 25 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight imports of $1.9M in April 2026 ran 84% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTaiwan leads US imports of remote-controlled unmanned aircraft in the 7–25 kg take-off weight class, followed by Israel and Canada — a supplier mix that reflects both commercial drone manufacturing and defense-adjacent production. Classified under a single 10-digit line (8806230000), these mid-weight RC UAS are commonly used in precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and tactical reconnaissance applications. Importers should be aware that Chinese-origin UAS and components have faced heightened scrutiny under Section 301 measures, and that FAA registration and operational authorization requirements apply domestically regardless of import classification.
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The 8806.23 subheading is reserved strictly for aircraft designed for remote-controlled flight only. UAS capable of autonomous or pre-programmed flight modes — even if they also accept manual RC input — are generally classified under the NESOI (not elsewhere specified or included) subheadings in 8806.9x rather than the RC-specific 8806.2x series. Importers should review the aircraft's operational specifications carefully and consult a licensed customs broker when autonomous capability is present.
Imports from China in this category may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Taiwan, Israel, and Canada — the leading suppliers under this heading — are not currently subject to Section 301 measures, though importers should verify the applicable tariff treatment at the time of entry, as trade-remedy orders can change.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UKRAINE | -- | $3.7M | +$3.7M |
| CANADA | $242K | $2.4M | +$2.1M |
| TAIWAN | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| AUSTRALIA | -- | $847K | +$847K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $787K | +$787K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8806230000 | RC UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT 7KG - 25KG | $1.9M | 10.04% | $170K |
RC UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT 7KG - 25KG
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8806230000 | RC UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT 7KG - 25KG | $8.9M |
RC UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT 7KG - 25KG
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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 | $1.2M | $3.5M | +$2.3M |
| District of Columbia | -- | $3.7M | +$3.7M |
| Virginia | $378K | $376K | -$2K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON, DC | $378K | $4.1M | +$3.7M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $2.2M | +$2.2M |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $1.1M | $500K | -$550K |