Freefly Alta X Heavy Lift Drone from Japan
Freefly Alta X is an octocopter for cinema/production with 20kg payload capacity, total MTOM ~25kg threshold, classified 8806.99.00.00. Professional-grade with carbon fiber frame for aerial cinematography.
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
• Payload vs MTOM documentation critical near 25kg threshold for subheading shift
• Cinema gimbals may trigger separate 9000-series classification if detachable