Ryze Tello Mini Drone from China
The Ryze Tello is an educational mini drone programmable via app, with remote-controlled flight and max take-off weight under 250g. Classified under HTS 8806.21.00.00 for other unmanned aircraft for remote-controlled flight only, meeting the precise weight definition in subheading notes. Popular for coding lessons and casual flying.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide propeller and battery specs in commercial invoice to prove unmanned aircraft status over toy
• Ensure packaging indicates 'remote-controlled drone' not 'toy' to maintain Chapter 88 classification
• Check for software updates; autonomous features may require reclassification review