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U.S. imports of unmanned aircraft, 25 kg to 150 kg maximum take-off weight (nesoi) (HS 880694) totaled $1.2M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Unmanned Aircraft, 25 kg to 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (NESOI) imports of $1.2M in April 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHeavy commercial UAS in the 25–150 kg NESOI category — tariff line 8806940000 — are increasingly deployed in cargo delivery, maritime patrol, and precision agriculture at scale, with Thailand and China as the leading US import sources. Chinese-origin aircraft in this weight class are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor that has prompted some buyers to evaluate Thai and other alternative-origin platforms. At this weight tier, FAA airworthiness certification requirements become substantially more complex, and importers typically engage the FAA's UAS Integration Office well before shipment.
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The RC-only subheadings (8806.2x) are reserved for aircraft whose design limits them to remote-controlled flight with no autonomous capability. If a 50 kg platform has autopilot, waypoint navigation, or any pre-programmed flight mode, it belongs in the NESOI series (8806.9x). Buyers should request the manufacturer's technical data sheet and, for high-value shipments, seek a CBP binding ruling to lock in the correct classification before importation.
Chinese-origin UAS in this category are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which can significantly increase landed cost. Thai-origin aircraft are not currently subject to Section 301 measures, making Thailand an attractive alternative source. However, importers must verify that Thai-assembled aircraft meet CBP's substantial transformation standard for Thai origin, particularly if Chinese components are used in production.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8806940000 | UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT 25KG - 150KG NES | $1.2M | 0.00% |
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT 25KG - 150KG NES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8806940000 | UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT 25KG - 150KG NES | $5.3M |
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT 25KG - 150KG NES
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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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX | -- | $4.7M | +$4.7M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| CHARLOTTE, NC | -- | $578K | +$578K |