Octocopter Aerial Survey Drone with LiDAR from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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