Volocopter VoloDrone UP15
The Volocopter VoloDrone UP15 is a heavy-lift multicopter designed for logistics and cargo delivery, with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 25 kg. It sits at the upper boundary of tariff item 8806.93.00, which covers unmanned aircraft with an MTOW exceeding 7 kg but not more than 25 kg. As an unmanned aircraft with permanently integrated equipment for utilitarian functions, it is classified under this tariff item in Chapter 88.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the drone's maximum take-off weight exceeds 25 kg in your configuration
Any MTOW above 25 kg moves the drone to the next weight band in the same subheading.
If the drone is modified to have a maximum take-off weight of 7 kg or less
A lighter configuration would fall under the lower weight band.
If the aircraft is manned or not classified as an unmanned aircraft
Manned aircraft or those not meeting the definition of unmanned aircraft are classified under heading 88.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Because the VoloDrone UP15 has an MTOW of exactly 25 kg, confirm that your specific unit does not exceed this limit, as a higher weight would change the tariff classification
• Keep the manufacturer's weight specification sheet on hand for CBSA inspection
• This tariff item is not within a tariff-rate quota, so no quota allocation is required, but you should verify any additional import restrictions for commercial drones
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