Drone Technology Show Prototypes from China

UAV prototypes exhibited at drone industry conferences like DroneX. Exported for flight demonstrations then returned to U.S. developers. HTS 9801.00.60 covers temporary public technology expositions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Drone show flight demonstration schedules and FAA temporary export permits

Prototype serial numbers and battery cycle counts prove exhibition-only use

No commercial delivery flights abroad disqualifies temporary status