Product classification
HS code for Industrial autonomous drones: 8806.93
Unmanned aircraft, for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 7kg but not more than 25kg.
Classification of industrial autonomous drones under HS 8806.93
Industrial autonomous drones are classified under HS code 880693. This code is part of the updated 2022 HS nomenclature which introduced specific headings for unmanned aircraft. Classification 880693 is designated for drones that are not remote-controlled (i.e., they possess autonomous flight capabilities) and have a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) between 7kg and 25kg. The classification depends on the drone's primary function as an aircraft rather than a toy or a camera. The autonomous nature—meaning the flight path is pre-programmed or managed by onboard AI rather than a pilot with a remote—is the defining characteristic for this sub-heading. Chapter 88 covers aircraft and spacecraft, and heading 8806 was specifically created to handle the growing variety of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The weight bracket of 7kg to 25kg is a specific threshold that separates medium-sized industrial drones from smaller commercial units or larger heavy-lift aircraft. These drones are used in sectors like precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and large-scale mapping. To qualify for 880693, the drone must demonstrate the ability to fly without real-time human intervention. If the drone is primarily controlled by a remote operator, it would fall under the 88062x series. This distinction is vital for regulatory compliance, as autonomous aircraft often face different airspace restrictions and import requirements than remote-controlled units.
- Covers
- Autonomous industrial surveillance drones (7-25kg)
- Agricultural spraying drones with autonomous flight
- Autonomous delivery UAVs within the 7-25kg weight range
- Autonomous mapping and surveying drones
- Fixed-wing autonomous drones for industrial monitoring
- Also under 8806.93
- DJI Matrice 300 RTK
- Freefly Alta X
- WingtraOne
- senseFly eBee X
- Inspired Flight IF1200A
Codes often confused with 8806.93
Common mistake. Industrial drones are often misclassified under 880623, which is for remote-controlled drones of the same weight. They may also be incorrectly placed in 950300 if they are perceived as toys, or 852589 if the camera is seen as the primary function, though 8806 is now the mandatory heading for all UAVs.
Top exporters and importers of HS 880693 (the code used for industrial autonomous drones), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 880693 (the code used for industrial autonomous drones) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ukraine, with about 44% of world imports. The United States reports $152.8B of its chapter 88 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 880693, not only industrial autonomous drones.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $105M 48% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $52M 24% of world exports
- 3 Poland $36M 16% of world exports
The United States reports $152.8B of its chapter 88 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $218M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ukraine* ~$107M 44% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Thailand $53M 21% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$52M 21% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $245M 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 industrial autonomous drones
Brazil classifies industrial autonomous drones under NCM 8806.93.00: HS 8806.93 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial autonomous drones
What is the HS code for Industrial autonomous drones?
The HS code for Industrial autonomous drones is 880693 (Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 7kg but not more than 25kg). The HS code for autonomous drones with a maximum take-off weight between 7kg and 25kg is 880693.
How do I classify Industrial autonomous drones for customs?
Industrial autonomous drones is classified under HS code 880693 — Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 7kg but not more than 25kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the drone weighs more than 25kg?
Drones with a maximum take-off weight exceeding 25kg are classified under HS code 880694.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial autonomous drones (HS 880693)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 880693 (the code used for industrial autonomous drones) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($105M, 48% of world exports), Thailand ($52M) and Poland ($36M). World exports came to about $218M, 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 it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of industrial autonomous drones (HS 880693)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 880693 (the code used for industrial autonomous drones) in UN Comtrade data were Ukraine (about $107M, 44% of world imports), Thailand ($53M) and Russia (about $52M). World imports came to about $245M, 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.
Is the HS code for Industrial autonomous drones the same in all countries?
The base HS code 880693 for Industrial autonomous drones is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for industrial autonomous drones in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial autonomous drones (HS 880693) is classified under NCM 8806.93.00.