CLA-2-88:OT:RR:NC:N1:106
Mr. Graham Pawelko
Draganfly Innovations
2108A St. George Ave.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7M-0K7 Canada
RE: The tariff classification of a remotely operated, unmanned helicopter from Canada.
Dear Mr. Pawelko:
In your letter dated November 24, 2009 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Research in order to issue this ruling was done at the dragonfly.com website by this office at your suggestion.
The item is the Draganflyer X4 which is a small, remotely operated, unmanned helicopter, which is designed and marketed for the purpose of remote photography. The helicopter measures 25 inches wide, 25 inches long and 8 inches high with an unladen weight of 680 grams. It is propelled by 4 rotors with carbon fiber blades connected to 4, direct drive, brushless electric motors. The helicopter incorporates 3 solid state gyroscopes, 3 solid state accelerometers and a barometric pressure sensor. The helicopter has a payload capacity of 250 grams and incorporates a camera mount. The system includes a handheld remote controller.
The applicable subheading for the Draganflyer X4 will be 8802.11.0030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for other aircraft…: helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg, new: other: of an unladen weight not exceeding 998 kg. The rate of duty will be free.
Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Mark Palasek at (646) 733-3013.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division