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U.S. exports of remote-controlled unmanned aircraft, over 150 kg maximum take-off weight (HS 880629) totaled $1.2M in July 2026.
Remote-Controlled Unmanned Aircraft, Over 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight imports of $612K in July 2026 ran 66% above the year-to-date monthly average of $369K.
Last updated: July 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.
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Subheading 880629 · $612K of $23.6M
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Imports
$612KYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 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 | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8806290000 | Rc Unmanned Aircraft Max Take-Off Wt Gt 150 Kg | $612K | 0.11% | 5.57% | $682 |
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 | $1.2M |
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 · July 2026
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Brazil and Canada together take 76% of it.
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rate provision · imports
94.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.11%.