HS code for drone
The U.S. HS code for a drone is usually 8806.22.00.00 (over 250 g with camera), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 250 g with camera | 8806.22.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
| 250 g or less with camera | 8806.21.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 8806.22.00.00: With maximum take-off weight more than 250 g but not more than 7 kg
- 8806.21.00.00: With maximum take-off weight not more than 250 g
What decides the code
A drone is an unmanned aircraft for remote-controlled flight, classified in heading 8806 by its maximum take-off weight and whether it carries a camera.
- Maximum take-off weight of 250 g or less with a camera leads to 8806.21.00.00.
- Maximum take-off weight over 250 g but not more than 7 kg with a camera leads to 8806.22.00.00.
- Remote-controlled flight only keeps the drone in heading 8806 rather than a toy or aircraft heading.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a camera drone as a toy under heading 9503 is wrong because heading 8806 covers unmanned aircraft.
- Classifying a drone under heading 8525 as a television camera is wrong because the camera is part of the aircraft, not the whole article.
- Using 8806.22.00.00 for a drone of 250 g or less is wrong because that line requires a take-off weight over 250 g.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8806.22.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Over 250 g with camera
- CN 8806 22 10, Free
- 250 g or less with camera
- CN 8806 21 10, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a drone?
The U.S. HTS code for a drone is usually 8806.22.00.00 (over 250 g with camera). Other versions use 8806.21.00.00 for 250 g or less with camera. The first six digits, 8806.22, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a drone from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8806.22.00.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.