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U.S. imports of unmanned aircraft, maximum take-off weight not over 250 g (nesoi) (HS 880691) totaled $3K in July 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Unmanned Aircraft, Maximum Take-Off Weight Not Over 250 g (NESOI) imports of $3K in July 2026 ran 88% below the year-to-date monthly average of $21K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSub-250 g unmanned aircraft classified as NESOI — meaning they are not designed exclusively for remote-controlled flight — occupy the lightest tier of the US UAS tariff schedule under 8806910000. Croatia, Australia, and Japan are the leading US import sources in this category, an unusual supplier mix that points toward specialized sensor-equipped micro-UAS and research platforms rather than mass-market consumer drones. In the US, aircraft under 250 g are exempt from FAA registration requirements, making this weight class commercially attractive for indoor inspection, research, and hobbyist applications where regulatory burden is a key purchasing factor.
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'NESOI' stands for 'not elsewhere specified or included' and signals that these aircraft are not classifiable in the more specific RC-only subheadings (8806.2x series). For sub-250 g platforms, NESOI typically captures aircraft with some autonomous capability, sensor payloads, or hybrid control modes. The distinction matters because it determines which tariff line — and potentially which trade-remedy exposure — applies at entry.
Yes, the 250 g threshold mirrors the FAA's registration cutoff under Part 48: UAS weighing 250 g or less are exempt from FAA registration for recreational use. This alignment makes the sub-250 g HTS category particularly relevant for consumer and hobbyist products, though commercial operators must still comply with applicable FAA operational rules regardless of weight.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8806910000 | Unmanned Aircraft Max Takeoff not Over 250 G NESOI | $4K | 0.00% | 49.27% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8806910000 | Unmanned Aircraft Max Takeoff not Over 250 G NESOI | $5K |
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.
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12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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France and Ireland together supply 100% of it.
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the effective duty rate is 0.00%.