Autel EVO Nano+ Quadcopter
The Autel EVO Nano+ is a lightweight consumer-grade quadcopter UAV with a 4K HDR camera and obstacle avoidance, with a maximum takeoff weight of approximately 0.25 kg. It is designed to be flown without a pilot on board and is not a flying toy, making it an unmanned aircraft of heading 88.06. It falls under this tariff item as 'other' unmanned aircraft, not elsewhere specified.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the drone is imported with a payload that is not permanently integrated
Subheading 8806.91 covers unmanned aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 250 g or less, but only if they are not equipped with permanently integrated cameras or other equipment.
If the drone is designed solely for amusement purposes
Flying toys are excluded from Chapter 88 and fall under heading 95.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the drone is classified as an unmanned aircraft, not a toy, and be ready to provide the maximum takeoff weight to confirm it falls under subheading 8806.99
• Declare the drone's value accurately, including any accessories, to avoid penalties
• Check if Transport Canada requires a Special Flight Operations Certificate for commercial use
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