HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8806.24 – Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 25kg but not more than 150kg
HS code 8806.24 is the 6-digit subheading for unmanned aircraft, for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 25kg but not more than 150kg. It is used for heavy-lift cargo drones, large agricultural spraying drones, industrial pipeline inspection drones (heavy), large-scale surveying drones and specialized military reconnaissance drones (remote-controlled).
What HS 8806.24 covers
This HS code pertains to larger unmanned aircraft, or drones, specifically designed for remote-controlled operations and non-passenger uses, with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) ranging from more than 25kg but not more than 150kg. This category includes heavy-lift drones for specialized industrial applications, large-scale agricultural spraying, significant cargo delivery, and advanced surveillance or inspection tasks requiring substantial payload capacity. Importers are typically large industrial companies, defense contractors, and specialized logistics providers. Exporters are niche drone manufacturers and aerospace firms. Critical trade considerations involve payload capacity, flight range, operational safety protocols, integration with existing infrastructure, and adherence to stringent aviation regulations for heavier unmanned systems, representing a high-value segment for specialized, demanding applications.
- Covers
- Heavy-lift cargo drones
- Large agricultural spraying drones
- Industrial pipeline inspection drones (heavy)
- Large-scale surveying drones
- Specialized military reconnaissance drones (remote-controlled)
- Construction site monitoring drones (heavy duty)
- Forest fire fighting drones
- Examples
- Volocopter VoloDrone (cargo)
- XAG P100 (agricultural)
- DJI Agras T40 (agricultural)
- Insitu ScanEagle (larger variants)
- Airobotics Optimus (industrial)
Codes often confused with 8806.24
Common mistake. Can be confused with 880623 (medium drones) if the MTOW is 25kg or less, or 88069X (other unmanned aircraft) if it's not strictly remote-controlled or falls outside the weight limits. The MTOW is the primary distinguishing factor.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 880624, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 880624 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ukraine, with about 35% of world imports. The United States reports $152.8B of its chapter 88 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $152M 31% of world exports
- 2 Poland $97M 20% of world exports
- 3 United States $88M 18% of world exports
The United States reports $152.8B of its chapter 88 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $490M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ukraine* ~$173M 35% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Japan $66M 14% of world imports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$29M 5.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $488M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8806.24
Brazil does not split HS 8806.24: its NCM code is 8806.24.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 88.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8806.24
What is HS code 880624?
HS code 880624 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 25kg but not more than 150kg. This HS code pertains to larger unmanned aircraft, or drones, specifically designed for remote-controlled operations and non-passenger uses, with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) ranging from more than 25kg but not more than 150kg. This category includes heavy-lift drones for specialized industrial applications, large-scale agricultural spraying, significant cargo delivery, and advanced surveillance or inspection tasks requiring substantial payload capacity. Importers are typically large industrial companies, defense contractors, and specialized logistics providers. Exporters are niche drone manufacturers and aerospace firms. Critical trade considerations involve payload capacity, flight range, operational safety protocols, integration with existing infrastructure, and adherence to stringent aviation regulations for heavier unmanned systems, representing a high-value segment for specialized, demanding applications.
What products fall under HS code 880624?
Heavy-lift cargo drones, Large agricultural spraying drones, Industrial pipeline inspection drones (heavy), Large-scale surveying drones, Specialized military reconnaissance drones (remote-controlled), Construction site monitoring drones (heavy duty), Forest fire fighting drones
What are common misclassifications for HS code 880624?
Can be confused with 880623 (medium drones) if the MTOW is 25kg or less, or 88069X (other unmanned aircraft) if it's not strictly remote-controlled or falls outside the weight limits. The MTOW is the primary distinguishing factor.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 880624?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 880624 in UN Comtrade data were China ($152M, 31% of world exports), Poland ($97M) and the United States ($88M). World exports came to about $490M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). The United States reports $152.8B of its chapter 88 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 880624?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 880624 in UN Comtrade data were Ukraine (about $173M, 35% of world imports), Japan ($66M) and Taiwan (about $29M). World imports came to about $488M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 880624 structured?
HS code 880624 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (88) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (24) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 880624?
In Brazil, HS code 880624 is NCM 8806.24.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.