Assembled Drone with US Flight Controller from Japan
DJI drone assembled abroad incorporating US-manufactured flight control board exported ready for installation. Board programmed and mounted with propeller balancing as incidental operations. 9802.00.80.69 duty relief on controller.
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 considerations for drone electronics imports,Firmware versions must match between exported and imported controllers,Validate controller not advanced beyond simple soldering/connector assembly