Freefly Alta X from China
The Freefly Alta X is a heavy-lift octocopter for remote-controlled cinematography and industrial use, with MTOW up to 20 kg, precisely matching HTS 8806.23.00.00 criteria for remote-controlled UAVs over 7 kg.
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
• Document cine camera payload compatibility to justify aircraft classification
• Confirm unladen weight excludes temporary equipment per related notes
• File ACE entry with FPPI details for defense-related end users