About HS Code 880692
This HS code covers a broad range of unmanned aircraft designed for "other than remote-controlled flight" (autonomous or pre-programmed operation), with a maximum take-off weight between 250 grams and 7 kilograms. This is a highly dynamic segment, including many popular consumer and prosumer drones utilized for aerial photography, videography, surveying, mapping, and light inspection tasks. Their autonomous flight designation implies advanced features like GPS waypoint navigation, obstacle avoidance, and intelligent flight modes. International trade in these drones is robust, with major importers being photography and videography professionals, construction companies, real estate agencies, and agricultural businesses. Exporters are primarily technology companies specializing in drone manufacturing, particularly from East Asia and North America. Regulatory frameworks for this weight class are evolving globally, influencing market access and operational limitations, but demand remains high due to their versatility and increasing affordability.
Products Under This Code
Professional camera drones, mapping drones, agricultural scouting drones, inspection drones, light payload delivery drones, search and rescue drones, cinematic FPV drones
Real World Examples
DJI Mavic 3, Autel Evo Lite+, Parrot Anafi Ai, Skydio 2+, Yuneec H520E
Common Misclassification
This code is differentiated from 880691 by its higher weight class and from 880693 by its lower weight, both for "other than remote-controlled" autonomous flight. It could be confused with 880629 if the "remote-controlled" vs "other than remote-controlled" distinction is missed.
Products Classified Under 8806.92
Trade Overview
The USA, Germany, Japan, and Australia are significant importers, with China being the leading exporter of these popular commercial drones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 880692?
HS code 880692 covers: Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 250g but not more than 7kg. This HS code covers a broad range of unmanned aircraft designed for "other than remote-controlled flight" (autonomous or pre-programmed operation), with a maximum take-off weight between 250 grams and 7 kilograms. This is a highly dynamic segment, including many popular consumer and prosumer drones utilized for aerial photography, videography, surveying, mapping, and light inspection tasks. Their autonomous flight designation implies advanced features like GPS waypoint navigation, obstacle avoidance, and intelligent flight modes. International trade in these drones is robust, with major importers being photography and videography professionals, construction companies, real estate agencies, and agricultural businesses. Exporters are primarily technology companies specializing in drone manufacturing, particularly from East Asia and North America. Regulatory frameworks for this weight class are evolving globally, influencing market access and operational limitations, but demand remains high due to their versatility and increasing affordability.
What products fall under HS code 880692?
Professional camera drones, mapping drones, agricultural scouting drones, inspection drones, light payload delivery drones, search and rescue drones, cinematic FPV drones
What are common misclassifications for HS code 880692?
This code is differentiated from 880691 by its higher weight class and from 880693 by its lower weight, both for "other than remote-controlled" autonomous flight. It could be confused with 880629 if the "remote-controlled" vs "other than remote-controlled" distinction is missed.
How is HS code 880692 structured?
HS code 880692 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 (92) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.