DJI Matrice 30 Series Drone
The DJI Matrice 30 is a professional-grade unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for remote-controlled flight in enterprise applications like inspection and surveying. It has a maximum take-off weight of approximately 9 kg (under 150 kg but over 25 kg), classifying it under HTS 8806.24.00.00 as an other remote-controlled unmanned aircraft in this weight range per subheading notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If maximum take-off weight not exceeding 25 kg
Drones under 25 kg MTOW fall into the lighter weight subheading 8806.22.
If designed for autonomous flight without remote control capability
Fully autonomous unmanned aircraft without remote control fall under 8806.21.
If marketed and sold primarily as a consumer toy
Toy drones for recreational use are classified under toys in Chapter 95, not aircraft.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FAA registration and Remote ID compliance documentation for drones over 250g
• Provide manufacturer's MTOW certification to confirm classification within 25-150 kg range
• Avoid common pitfalls like classifying as toys if marketed for professional use
Related Products under HTS 8806.24.00.00
WingtraOne GEN II VTOL Drone
WingtraOne GEN II professional VTOL survey drone, MTOW 3.7 kg, remote-controlled, HTS 8806.24.00.00.
SenseFly eBee X Fixed-Wing Drone
SenseFly eBee X precision agriculture drone, MTOW 1.4 kg, remote-controlled, 8806.24.00.00.
Event 38 E384 AirCubed Drone
Event 38 E384 mapping quadcopter, MTOW ~2 kg, HTS 8806.24.00.00.
SiFly Mapper 150 VTOL Drone
SiFly Mapper 150 heavy-lift VTOL, MTOW 75 kg, ideal 8806.24.00.00 example.
Autel EVO II Dual 640T Enterprise Drone
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.
Skydio X2 Long Range Drone
Skydio X2 is an AI-powered remote-controlled drone for defense and mapping with MTOW about 1.5 kg, falling under HTS 8806.24.00.00 for other remote-controlled unmanned aircraft with MTOW over 25 kg but ≤150 kg as defined by maximum take-off weight in normal flying order.