HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8806.99 – Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 150kg
HS code 8806.99 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 150kg. It is used for large autonomous cargo UAVs, high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) drones, strategic reconnaissance UAVs, future air taxi prototypes (unmanned) and heavy-lift logistics platforms.
What HS 8806.99 covers
This category encompasses very large unmanned aircraft designed for "other than remote-controlled flight" (autonomous or pre-programmed operation) with a maximum take-off weight exceeding 150 kg. These are typically advanced, high-end systems designed for strategic applications, including heavy-lift logistics, long-endurance surveillance, complex scientific missions, and potentially future urban air mobility or defense roles. Their autonomous flight characteristic implies sophisticated onboard intelligence and mission planning capabilities. International trade in these highly specialized and often expensive platforms is limited to a few key players: defense contractors, major aerospace companies, and government agencies. Exporters are predominantly from nations with advanced aerospace industries. Due to their size, complexity, and potential dual-use nature, these unmanned aircraft are subject to the most stringent export controls, international treaties, and national aviation regulations, making cross-border transactions highly regulated and often politically sensitive.
- Covers
- Large autonomous cargo UAVs
- High-altitude long-endurance (HALE) drones
- Strategic reconnaissance UAVs
- Future air taxi prototypes (unmanned)
- Heavy-lift logistics platforms
- Scientific atmospheric research drones
- Maritime patrol UAVs
- Examples
- Airbus Zephyr S
- Boeing MQ-25 Stingray (autonomous aspects)
- General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian
- Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie
- Baykar Bayraktar Akıncı
Codes often confused with 8806.99
Common mistake. This code is specifically for autonomous unmanned aircraft over 150kg MTOW. It is often confused with 880629, which covers remote-controlled unmanned aircraft of the same weight class, making the "remote-controlled" vs "other than remote-controlled" distinction critical.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 880699, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 880699 in UN Comtrade data was Israel, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 51% 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 Israel $121M 46% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $87M 33% of world exports
- 3 United States $33M 13% 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: $263M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Australia $205M 51% of world imports
- 2 Ukraine* ~$71M 17% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Japan $55M 13% of world imports
World total: $406M 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 8806.99
Brazil does not split HS 8806.99: its NCM code is 8806.99.00.
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 8806.99
What is HS code 880699?
HS code 880699 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 150kg. This category encompasses very large unmanned aircraft designed for "other than remote-controlled flight" (autonomous or pre-programmed operation) with a maximum take-off weight exceeding 150 kg. These are typically advanced, high-end systems designed for strategic applications, including heavy-lift logistics, long-endurance surveillance, complex scientific missions, and potentially future urban air mobility or defense roles. Their autonomous flight characteristic implies sophisticated onboard intelligence and mission planning capabilities. International trade in these highly specialized and often expensive platforms is limited to a few key players: defense contractors, major aerospace companies, and government agencies. Exporters are predominantly from nations with advanced aerospace industries. Due to their size, complexity, and potential dual-use nature, these unmanned aircraft are subject to the most stringent export controls, international treaties, and national aviation regulations, making cross-border transactions highly regulated and often politically sensitive.
What products fall under HS code 880699?
Large autonomous cargo UAVs, high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) drones, strategic reconnaissance UAVs, future air taxi prototypes (unmanned), heavy-lift logistics platforms, scientific atmospheric research drones, maritime patrol UAVs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 880699?
This code is specifically for autonomous unmanned aircraft over 150kg MTOW. It is often confused with 880629, which covers remote-controlled unmanned aircraft of the same weight class, making the "remote-controlled" vs "other than remote-controlled" distinction critical.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 880699?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 880699 in UN Comtrade data were Israel ($121M, 46% of world exports), the Netherlands ($87M) and the United States ($33M). World exports came to about $263M, 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 880699?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 880699 in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($205M, 51% of world imports), Ukraine (about $71M) and Japan ($55M). World imports came to about $406M, 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 880699 structured?
HS code 880699 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 880699?
In Brazil, HS code 880699 is NCM 8806.99.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.