RIEGL VUX-1 UAV LiDAR Scanner from Canada
The RIEGL VUX-1 is a lightweight LiDAR sensor for unmanned aerial vehicle topographic surveying. Classified under HTS 9015.80.80 as a surveying instrument for aerial photogrammetric and geophysical mapping applications. High pulse rate enables dense point cloud generation.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• FAA airworthiness documentation required for UAV-mounted surveying sensors
• Vibration and shock test certificates prevent classification as general optics
• Export controls apply due to high-resolution terrain mapping capabilities