DJI Matrice 30 from Japan
The DJI Matrice 30 is a professional-grade unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for enterprise applications like inspection and surveying. It features a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 9 kg, fitting squarely within HTS 8806.93.00.00 due to its weight exceeding 7 kg but not more than 25 kg, classifying it as an 'other' unmanned aircraft beyond aeromodels.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify MTOW certification from manufacturer documentation to confirm classification under 8806.93; exceeding 25kg shifts to 8806.94
• Include FCC/IC compliance labels and FAA registration docs for US entry; drones often face additional spectrum approval
• Avoid misdeclaration as toys (9503); provide flight controller specs to prove unmanned aircraft status