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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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