Skydio X2 Enterprise Backpack from China
Skydio X2 Enterprise Backpack edition UAV for autonomous mapping and defense applications, with MTOW around 14kg in full kit. Falls under HTS 8806.93.00.00 as an unmanned aircraft with MTOW more than 7kg but ≤25kg, per chapter definitions excluding crew/fuel.
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 autonomous flight software as integral; avoid 9503 toy classification
• Check for encryption tech triggering Wassenaar controls on drone exports
• Use ISF filing early due to aviation security scrutiny