RIEGL VUX-1 UAV LiDAR Scanner from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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