Unmanned aircraft

HS v2022 Code: 8806

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
88	06	n/a

Code	8806
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	88

Ancestor Codes: Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof

This Code: Unmanned aircraft

Child Codes: Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 150kg; Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 250g but not more than 7kg; 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; Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 250g but not more than 7kg; Unmanned aircraft; for carriage of passengers; Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 150kg; Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 7kg but not more than 25kg; Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 25kg but not more than 150kg; Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight not more than 250g; Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of not more than 250g; 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

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft.; Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles; Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto; Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear, ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles; Aircraft; parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806

About unmanned aircraft

HS code 8806 covers the classification of unmanned aircraft, also known as drones. These aerial vehicles are increasingly important in a wide range of industries, from military and defense applications to commercial and recreational uses. Unmanned aircraft play a crucial role in areas such as surveillance, aerial photography, package delivery, and even emergency response, making them an integral part of the modern economy.

Production process

The production of unmanned aircraft involves a combination of advanced engineering, electronics, and software development. Key steps in the manufacturing process include the design and fabrication of the airframe, the integration of propulsion systems, the installation of sensors and communication equipment, and the development of the flight control software. Manufacturers utilize a range of materials, such as lightweight composites and advanced alloys, to ensure the aircraft's durability and performance.

Production inputs

The production of unmanned aircraft requires a variety of inputs, including specialized components such as 8526 Radar apparatus, 8525 Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, and 8543 Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced manufacturing equipment, such as 8456 Machine tools for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electrochemical, electron beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes, as well as skilled labor in engineering, software development, and assembly.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 8806 is the unmanned aircraft itself, which can be used for a variety of applications. These aircraft may be consumed by industries such as 8802 (Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles), 8804 (Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto), and 9013 Liquid crystal devices not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings; lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, among others.

Family tree for unmanned aircraft

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/88'>88: Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8806'>8806: Unmanned aircraft</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8801'>8801: Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft.</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8802'>8802: Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8804'>8804: Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes; parts thereof and accessories thereto</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8805'>8805: Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear, ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8807'>8807: Aircraft; parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/880610'>880610: Unmanned aircraft; for carriage of passengers</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/880621'>880621: Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of not more than 250g</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/880622'>880622: Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 250g but not more than 7kg</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/880623'>880623: Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 7kg but not more than 25kg</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/880624'>880624: Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 25kg but not more than 150kg</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/880629'>880629: Unmanned aircraft; for remote-controlled flight only, for other than for carriage of passengers, with the maximum take-off weight of more than 150kg</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/880691'>880691: Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight not more than 250g</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/880692'>880692: Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 250g but not more than 7kg</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/880693'>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</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/880694'>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</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/880699'>880699: Unmanned aircraft; for other than remote-controlled flight and other than for carriage of passengers with a maximum take-off weight more than 150kg</a>"]


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