DJI Mavic 3 Drone from Japan
Professional drone exported for aerial photography abroad and returned to US. Covered by 9801.00.10.53 when associated with heading 8525 (transmission apparatus), returned within 3 years without modification.
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 registration documents prove US ownership and export history
• Declare battery status and flight logs to confirm no upgrades abroad
• Avoid bulk shipments that trigger manufacturing suspicion