Product classification
HS code for Large autonomous UAVs: 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.
Classification of large autonomous UAVs under HS 8806.94
Large autonomous UAVs with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) between 25kg and 150kg are classified under HS code 8806.94. This classification falls under the \"Other\" category of heading 8806, which distinguishes aircraft that are not limited to remote-controlled flight. Autonomous UAVs possess flight control systems capable of executing pre-programmed missions or navigating using onboard sensors without constant human intervention. The weight bracket of 25kg to 150kg is a critical threshold in international trade statistics and safety regulations. This classification ensures that sophisticated autonomous systems are tracked separately from simpler remote-controlled models. The primary factor for this code is the combination of the autonomous flight capability and the specific weight range, regardless of the drone's specific application in delivery, agriculture, or mapping.
- Covers
- Autonomous delivery drones (25kg-150kg MTOW)
- Self-navigating agricultural sprayers
- Autonomous mapping and surveying UAVs
- Fixed-wing autonomous drones for long-range monitoring
- Also under 8806.94
- XAG P100
- DJI Agras T40
- Volocopter VoloDrone
- Sabrewing Rhaegal
- Elroy Air Chaparral
Codes often confused with 8806.94
Common mistake. These units are commonly misclassified under 8806.24, which covers remote-controlled drones of the same weight. The presence of autonomous flight software is the deciding factor for 8806.94. They may also be confused with 8806.93 (for autonomous drones between 7kg and 25kg) or 8806.99 (for those exceeding 150kg). Additionally, if the drone is primarily a toy, it might be incorrectly placed in 9503, though drones in this weight class almost never qualify as toys due to their size and industrial nature.
Top exporters and importers of HS 880694 (the code used for large autonomous UAVs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 880694 (the code used for large autonomous UAVs) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 880694, not only large autonomous UAVs.
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 large autonomous UAVs
Brazil classifies large autonomous UAVs under NCM 8806.94.00: HS 8806.94 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about large autonomous UAVs
What is the HS code for Large autonomous UAVs?
The HS code for Large autonomous UAVs is 880694 (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). The HS code for autonomous UAVs with an MTOW between 25kg and 150kg is 8806.94.
How do I classify Large autonomous UAVs for customs?
Large autonomous UAVs is classified under HS code 880694 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines a UAV as \"autonomous\" for this code?
A UAV is considered autonomous if it can fly without a continuous link to a remote pilot, typically using pre-programmed flight paths or onboard artificial intelligence for navigation.
Which countries are the top exporters of large autonomous UAVs (HS 880694)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 880694 (the code used for large autonomous UAVs) 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 large autonomous UAVs (HS 880694)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 880694 (the code used for large autonomous UAVs) 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.
Is the HS code for Large autonomous UAVs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 880694 for Large autonomous UAVs 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 large autonomous UAVs in Brazil?
In Brazil, large autonomous UAVs (HS 880694) is classified under NCM 8806.94.00.