Freefly Alta X Heavy Lift Drone from China
The Freefly Alta X is a professional heavy-lift quadcopter for cinematography, remote-controlled with MTOW up to 28 kg, precisely matching HTS 8806.24.00.00 for unmanned aircraft over 25 kg but not exceeding 150 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
• Verify MTOW with full payload configuration documentation
• Classify as complete aircraft, not parts, for correct heading
• Monitor for EU drone regs affecting import clearance