Octocopter Aerial Survey Drone with LiDAR from China
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 — 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
• 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