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U.S. imports of unmanned aircraft, over 150 kg maximum take-off weight (nesoi) (HS 880699) totaled $1.5M in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Unmanned Aircraft, Over 150 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (NESOI) imports of $1.5M in April 2026 ran 208% above the year-to-date monthly average of $473K.
Last updated: April 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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLOVENIA | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| JAPAN | -- | $400K | +$400K |
| TAIWAN | -- | $50K | +$50K |
| AUSTRALIA | $15K | -- | -$15K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $3K | +$3K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8806990000 | UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT GT 150 KG, NESOI | $1.5M | 0.00% |
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT GT 150 KG, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8806990000 | UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT GT 150 KG, NESOI | $453K |
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MAX TAKE-OFF WT GT 150 KG, NESOI
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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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| California | -- | $450K | +$450K |
| Colorado | $15K | -- | -$15K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $15K | $400K | +$385K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | $50K | +$50K |