U.S. imports of Unmanned Aircraft, Over 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (NESOI) (HS 880699) totaled $230K in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Unmanned Aircraft, Over 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (NESOI) imports of $230K in August 2026 ran 55% below the year-to-date monthly average of $506K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUnmanned aircraft exceeding 150 kg MTOW in the NESOI category — covering platforms with autonomous or hybrid flight capability — represent the most complex and highest-value tier of the UAS import schedule, classified under 8806990000. Slovenia and Italy lead US imports in this category, pointing to specialized European aerospace and defense manufacturers producing large autonomous platforms for surveillance, logistics, and research missions. Export control licensing under ITAR or EAR is a near-universal consideration for aircraft in this weight class, and FAA airworthiness certification requirements are equivalent to those for manned aircraft.
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On the US import side, FAA requires a type certificate or special airworthiness certificate for aircraft of this size before they can be operated in US airspace. Simultaneously, the foreign manufacturer may need a US State Department license under ITAR — or a Commerce Department license under EAR — to export the platform to the US if it meets defense-article thresholds. Both regulatory tracks run in parallel, and delays in either can hold up delivery. Importers should initiate both processes early in the procurement cycle.
Unmanned aircraft designed or modified for military use may be classified under Chapter 88 provisions specific to military aircraft rather than the civilian NESOI subheadings, depending on their design specifications and end-user. CBP examines the aircraft's primary design purpose and any military-specific features. Importers acquiring large UAS for defense or dual-use applications should conduct a thorough classification analysis, as military aircraft classifications carry different duty treatment and may trigger additional licensing requirements.
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Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.2M of Unmanned Aircraft, Over 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (NESOI) and exported $1.3M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported, exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 880699 · $230K of $24.4M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8806990000 | Unmanned Aircraft Max Take-Off Wt Gt 150 Kg, NESOI | $230K | 0.00% | 60.02% |
Imports · August 2026
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France and Australia together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
40.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.