Octocopter Aerial Survey Drone with LiDAR from Canada

A professional octocopter UAV equipped with LiDAR payload for photogrammetric and topographic surveying. Classified in HTS 9015.80.80.80 as a photogrammetrical surveying instrument that creates 3D maps from aerial laser scanning data. Used in mining, forestry, and urban planning applications.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Include FAA registration documentation and obtain Part 107 certification for commercial survey drones

Declare LiDAR specifications separately to confirm surveying classification over toy/aircraft headings

Provide flight autonomy and payload integration details for proper Chapter 90 classification