U.S. exports of Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, 7 kg to 25 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (HS 880623) totaled $4.3M in August 2026.
Importers of Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, 7 kg to 25 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight paid $79K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.12% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, 7 kg to 25 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight imports of $2.5M in August 2026 ran 107% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 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.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $12.7M of Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, 7 kg to 25 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight and exported $103.9M.
Through August 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 | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8806230000 | Rc Unmanned Aircraft Max Take-Off Wt 7kg - 25kg | $2.5M | 3.12% | 29.68% | $79K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8806230000 | Rc Unmanned Aircraft Max Take-Off Wt 7kg - 25kg | $4.3M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Latvia together take 65% of it.
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70.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.12% of imports for consumption.