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U.S. exports of unmanned aircraft, 25 kg to 150 kg maximum take-off weight (nesoi) (HS 880694) totaled $9.9M in July 2026.
Unmanned Aircraft, 25 kg to 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (NESOI) imports of $904K in July 2026 ran 40% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: July 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.
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Subheading 880694 · $904K of $23.6M
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Imports
$904KYoY · Pro
Exports
$9.9MYoY · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8806940000 | Unmanned Aircraft Max Take-Off Wt 25kg - 150kg Nes | $904K | 0.00% | 94.95% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8806940000 | Unmanned Aircraft Max Take-Off Wt 25kg - 150kg Nes | $9.9M |
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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Taiwan and Greece together take 89% of it.
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rate provision · imports
5.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.