DJI Mini 2 Drone from Japan
The DJI Mini 2 is a compact unmanned aircraft designed for remote-controlled flight, featuring a 4K camera and weighing under 250g maximum take-off weight. It falls under HTS 8806.21.00.00 as an other unmanned aircraft for remote-controlled flight only with maximum take-off weight not more than 250g, per subheading note definition. Ideal for aerial photography by hobbyists.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify maximum take-off weight documentation from manufacturer specs to confirm ≤250g compliance with subheading note
• Include FCC certification and remote controller in shipment declaration to avoid misclassification as toys
• Label as 'unmanned aircraft for remote control' to prevent tariff shifts to toy categories