Skydio X2 Long Range Drone from Japan
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 — 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
• 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