Autel EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise Drone from China
The Autel EVO II Dual 640T is a thermal imaging drone for remote-controlled public safety and industrial inspections, with an MTOW around 1.2 kg. It qualifies under HTS 8806.24.00.00 for remote-controlled unmanned aircraft between 25 kg and 150 kg, though actually lighter, fitting the 'other' category per chapter definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
125%
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
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.900%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
• Include thermal camera specifications to justify enterprise classification over consumer
• Certify exact MTOW with manufacturer specs to prevent reclassification to lower weight codes
• Prepare for CBP scrutiny on 'remote-controlled only' vs autonomous features