Ryze Tello Mini Drone from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.08.21100%Except as provided in headings 9903.08.23–9903.08.26, unmanned aircraft, their parts and components, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(1)–(3) of U.S. note 43 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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