HS Code for Consumer Camera Drone / Quadcopter (DJI / Autel / Parrot): 8806.22.00

Classification Notes

Consumer camera drones are classified under heading 8806 (Unmanned aircraft), a brand-new heading introduced in the HS 2022 revision. Subheadings split by maximum take-off weight: 8806.21 for UAVs ≤250 g (DJI Mini 4 Pro, Autel Nano+, Holy Stone), 8806.22 for UAVs >250 g but ≤7 kg (DJI Air 3, DJI Mavic 3, Autel Evo Lite+, Parrot Anafi Ai — this is the most common consumer drone weight class), 8806.23 for >7 kg but ≤25 kg, 8806.24 for >25 kg (commercial/industrial). Alternative sorting in some classifications uses 8806.91/8806.99 for UAVs designed for carrying goods. Pre-HS 2022 drones were under 8802.11 or 8802.20 — customs filings using those codes after 1 January 2022 are incorrect. Remote controllers sold separately are 8526.91 (radio remote control apparatus). Drone batteries (smart batteries with management circuit) are 8507.60 (lithium-ion batteries). Spare propellers are 8806.90 (parts of unmanned aircraft). DJI goggles and FPV headsets are 8528.42 (monitors). Drone carry bags are 4202.92. Action cameras on drones (when separable): 8525.89. The US 0% rate under 8806.22 is notable; however, Section 301 additional tariffs on China-origin drones have been imposed up to 25%+ — always verify current rate for major brands like DJI where origin is China. FAA registration (>250 g in US), CAA registration (UK), EU A1/A2/A3 class marking, and Remote ID requirements all apply regardless of HS classification.