Freefly Alta X from China
Freefly Alta X is a heavy-lift cinematography octocopter with MTOW of 24kg for professional filming rigs. Perfectly fits HTS 8806.93.00.00 as unmanned aircraft with MTOW >7kg ≤25kg.
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
• Cinema payloads trigger AV equipment rules; separate HTS if detachable
• Carbon fiber frame—ensure material content for any fiber disputes
• High-value; get marine insurance and bond accordingly