Carbon Fiber Drone Body from China
The structural chassis or body shell of a unmanned aerial vehicle made from carbon fiber laminate for strength-to-weight optimization. Classified under HTS 6815.19.00.00 as other articles of carbon fibers for non-electrical uses, distinct from complete aircraft or toys.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit engineering specs proving non-electrical function and carbon fiber composition to prevent reclassification as aircraft parts
• Label clearly as component parts, not complete drones, to stay outside Chapter 88 aircraft headings
• Check for FAA compliance markings which may trigger additional scrutiny but don't affect HTS classification