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
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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]
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