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

HS v2022 Code: 880691

About 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

HS code 880691 covers a specific category of unmanned aircraft, excluding those used for remote-controlled flight or for carrying passengers with a maximum take-off weight of more than 250g. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader aviation and aerospace sectors, enabling the development and deployment of advanced aerial technologies for a wide range of applications, from military and security operations to commercial and recreational uses.

Production process

The production of unmanned aircraft under HS code 880691 typically involves a combination of advanced engineering, precision manufacturing, and sophisticated electronics. Key steps include the design and fabrication of the airframe, the integration of propulsion systems, the installation of flight control and navigation systems, and the testing and validation of the final product to ensure airworthiness and compliance with regulatory standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of unmanned aircraft under HS code 880691 include specialized composite materials for the airframe, high-efficiency electric motors and batteries, advanced avionics and sensors, and specialized software and control systems. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of precision manufacturing equipment, such as 3D printers, CNC machines, and robotic assembly lines, as well as a highly skilled workforce with expertise in aeronautical engineering, electronics, and software development.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 880691 is the unmanned aircraft itself, which can be used for a variety of applications, such as 880240 Airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg, 880250 Airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight not exceeding 15,000 kg, and 880260 Airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg. These unmanned aircraft may be used for tasks such as aerial photography, surveying, search and rescue operations, and various commercial and industrial applications.

Revisions to 880691

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 880691. The most recent 1 version of this code (880691) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 880691.

Family tree for 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

    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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/880610'>880610: Unmanned aircraft; for carriage of passengers</a>"]
B --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> K["<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 --> L["<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 --> M["<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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