Octocopter Aerial Survey Drone with LiDAR from Japan
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 — 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
• 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