U.S. exports of Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, Over 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (HS 880629) totaled $21.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, Over 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight paid $5K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.64% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, Over 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight imports of $178K in August 2026 ran 48% below the year-to-date monthly average of $345K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUnmanned aircraft exceeding 150 kg MTOW and designed exclusively for remote-controlled flight represent the heaviest RC UAS tier in the US tariff schedule, classified under 8806290000. The United Kingdom and Canada are the primary US import sources in this category, supplying platforms used in defense logistics, border patrol, and large-payload commercial missions. Aircraft of this size are subject to full FAA airworthiness certification requirements equivalent to manned aircraft, and export control considerations — including ITAR and EAR licensing — are routinely triggered given the defense relevance of platforms in this weight class.
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Yes. Large RC unmanned aircraft frequently appear on the US Munitions List (ITAR) or the Commerce Control List (EAR), depending on their design specifications and intended use. Foreign manufacturers exporting to the US may require State Department or Commerce Department licenses, and US importers should confirm the export authorization status of the platform before purchase to avoid delays at entry.
CBP looks to the aircraft's design intent and technical specifications: if the platform is engineered and marketed solely for remote-controlled operation without onboard autonomous navigation capability, it falls under the 8806.2x RC series. Platforms with autopilot, waypoint navigation, or autonomous return-to-home functions are generally classified under the 8806.9x NESOI series. Technical documentation and manufacturer specifications are critical evidence in any classification determination.
ImportsExports
Imports
$178KYoY · free account
Exports
$21.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.7M of Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, Over 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight and exported $213.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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France and Nigeria together take 91% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 2.64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8806290000 | Rc Unmanned Aircraft Max Take-Off Wt Gt 150 Kg | $178K | 2.64% | 100.00% | $5K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8806290000 | Rc Unmanned Aircraft Max Take-Off Wt Gt 150 Kg | $21.1M |
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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Subheading 880629 · $21.1M of $47.0M