U.S. exports of Unmanned Aircraft, 250 g to 7 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (NESOI) (HS 880692) totaled $6.4M in August 2026.
Importers of Unmanned Aircraft, 250 g to 7 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (NESOI) paid $32K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.63% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Unmanned Aircraft, 250 g to 7 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (NESOI) imports of $5.1M in August 2026 ran 190% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThe 250 g–7 kg NESOI UAS weight band captures the broadest segment of commercial and prosumer drones — including agricultural sprayers, mapping platforms, and delivery prototypes — that are not designed exclusively for RC flight. Vietnam and India lead US imports under 8806920000, reflecting the diversification of drone manufacturing away from China into Southeast and South Asia. Importers sourcing from Vietnam should note that goods assembled there from Chinese-origin components may still carry Section 301 exposure depending on the degree of substantial transformation applied.
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CBP applies the substantial transformation test to determine country of origin for duty purposes. If a drone is assembled in Vietnam but its essential character — typically the flight controller, motors, and frame — originates in China, CBP may determine the country of origin is China, making the product subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should obtain a binding ruling or conduct a thorough origin analysis before assuming Vietnamese assembly eliminates Section 301 exposure.
CBP may request technical specifications, user manuals, and marketing materials demonstrating whether the aircraft is capable of autonomous or pre-programmed flight. If the product has GPS waypoint navigation, obstacle avoidance, or return-to-home functions, it supports NESOI classification. A binding ruling request to CBP is the most reliable way to confirm classification before large-volume shipments.
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$5.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $23.6M of Unmanned Aircraft, 250 g to 7 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (NESOI) and exported $26.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8806920000 | Unmanned Aircraft Max Take-Off Wt 250g - 7kg NESOI | $5.1M | 0.63% | 61.25% | $32K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8806920000 | Unmanned Aircraft Max Take-Off Wt 250g - 7kg NESOI | $6.4M |
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.
Subheading 3 of 11 in heading 8806
Subheading 880692 · $6.4M of $47.0M
Exports · August 2026
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Belgium and United Kingdom together take 63% of it.
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rate provision · imports
38.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.63% of imports for consumption.