Drone Technology Show Prototypes from Japan
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 — 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
• 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