HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8806.94 – Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 25kg but not more than 150kg
HS code 8806.94 is the 6-digit subheading for unmanned aircraft, for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 25kg but not more than 150kg. It is used for large agricultural spraying drones, heavy cargo delivery UAVs, long-range surveillance drones (autonomous), industrial inspection platforms and scientific research drones.
What HS 8806.94 covers
This HS code covers unmanned aircraft designed for "other than remote-controlled flight" (autonomous or pre-programmed operation) with a substantial maximum take-off weight between 25 kg and 150 kg. These are serious industrial and commercial workhorses, often employed for heavy-duty tasks such as large-scale agricultural spraying, significant cargo delivery, extensive infrastructure monitoring, and specialized scientific research. Their capacity allows for carrying advanced, heavy sensor arrays or substantial payloads over longer distances. International trade in these high-value assets is typically business-to-business, involving specialized integrators, large agricultural enterprises, logistics companies, and government entities. Exporters are often niche manufacturers with expertise in aerospace engineering and advanced robotics. Due to their size and potential capabilities, these drones are subject to rigorous national and international aviation regulations, including airworthiness certifications and operational permits, which significantly influence their global movement and deployment.
- Covers
- Large agricultural spraying drones
- Heavy cargo delivery UAVs
- Long-range surveillance drones (autonomous)
- Industrial inspection platforms
- Scientific research drones
- Specialized mapping UAVs
- Forestry management drones
- Examples
- XAG P100
- DJI Agras T40
- Volocopter VoloDrone
- Sabrewing Rhaegal
- Elroy Air Chaparral
Codes often confused with 8806.94
Common mistake. This code is precisely defined by its weight range for autonomous/pre-programmed unmanned aircraft, distinguishing it from 880693 (lighter) and 880699 (heavier). It is crucial not to confuse it with 880629, which covers remote-controlled drones in a similar weight class.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 880694, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 880694 in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ukraine, with about 50% 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 United Kingdom $109M 51% of world exports
- 2 China $42M 20% of world exports
- 3 United States $33M 15% 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: $215M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ukraine* ~$116M 50% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Brazil $26M 11% of world imports
- 3 United States $15M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $233M 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. 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 8806.94
Brazil does not split HS 8806.94: its NCM code is 8806.94.00.
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 8806.94
What is HS code 880694?
HS code 880694 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 25kg but not more than 150kg. This HS code covers unmanned aircraft designed for "other than remote-controlled flight" (autonomous or pre-programmed operation) with a substantial maximum take-off weight between 25 kg and 150 kg. These are serious industrial and commercial workhorses, often employed for heavy-duty tasks such as large-scale agricultural spraying, significant cargo delivery, extensive infrastructure monitoring, and specialized scientific research. Their capacity allows for carrying advanced, heavy sensor arrays or substantial payloads over longer distances. International trade in these high-value assets is typically business-to-business, involving specialized integrators, large agricultural enterprises, logistics companies, and government entities. Exporters are often niche manufacturers with expertise in aerospace engineering and advanced robotics. Due to their size and potential capabilities, these drones are subject to rigorous national and international aviation regulations, including airworthiness certifications and operational permits, which significantly influence their global movement and deployment.
What products fall under HS code 880694?
Large agricultural spraying drones, heavy cargo delivery UAVs, long-range surveillance drones (autonomous), industrial inspection platforms, scientific research drones, specialized mapping UAVs, forestry management drones
What are common misclassifications for HS code 880694?
This code is precisely defined by its weight range for autonomous/pre-programmed unmanned aircraft, distinguishing it from 880693 (lighter) and 880699 (heavier). It is crucial not to confuse it with 880629, which covers remote-controlled drones in a similar weight class.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 880694?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 880694 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($109M, 51% of world exports), China ($42M) and the United States ($33M). World exports came to about $215M, 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 880694?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 880694 in UN Comtrade data were Ukraine (about $116M, 50% of world imports), Brazil ($26M) and the United States ($15M). World imports came to about $233M, 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 880694 structured?
HS code 880694 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 (94) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 880694?
In Brazil, HS code 880694 is NCM 8806.94.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.