Skydio X2 Long Range Drone from China
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.
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
• Document AI autonomy features to ensure 'remote-controlled only' classification holds
• Include battery and payload weight in MTOW calculations per subheading note
• Beware of dual-use export controls for defense-oriented drones