Freefly Alta X Heavy Lift Drone from Japan
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 — 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
• Verify MTOW with full payload configuration documentation
• Classify as complete aircraft, not parts, for correct heading
• Monitor for EU drone regs affecting import clearance