Unmanned aircraft — HTS 8806
Unmanned aircraft
Chapter 88 › Heading 8806
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8806 is a broad product category for unmanned aircraft—aircraft designed to operate without a pilot on board. It can cover remotely controlled or otherwise autonomous aircraft, depending on the product’s design and the applicable tariff definitions. The heading is not the final classification: it groups related products before more detailed tariff lines are selected.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, read the subheadings and statistical provisions under heading 8806. These provisions may distinguish products by characteristics such as the aircraft’s type, construction or material, weight, or other stated attributes. Classification depends on the goods as imported, including the aircraft, its configuration, and how it is presented—not simply its marketing name. Confirm the current HTSUS wording and any relevant legal notes, and seek a customs broker’s judgment when the product’s features do not clearly fit one provision.
What to check
- Identify whether the imported item is a complete unmanned aircraft or only a part, accessory, controller, battery, or kit; those may classify elsewhere.
- Record the aircraft’s technical specifications, including operating method, weight, dimensions, construction materials, propulsion, and whether it is presented as a complete unit.
- Read every indented subheading and statistical suffix under heading 8806, and match the product to the most specific description supported by its facts.
- Check whether the tariff provisions use a defined measurement or condition, and use the information available at importation rather than informal marketing descriptions.
- Verify the classification against the current official HTSUS and consider a binding ruling or qualified customs-broker advice if the correct 8-digit code is uncertain.
HTS heading 8806 summary
Unmanned aircraft is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8806.10.00.00 👉 | Designed for the carriage of passengers | Free | — | 30% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8806?
Unmanned aircraft. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.