Autel EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise Drone from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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