Section 232 Tariffs on Drones (Unmanned Aircraft Systems)
4 Chapter 99 headings are in force under the Section 232 drone tariffs on October 26, 2026, adding 10%–100% to the regular duty and covering 16 HTS codes. The latest change took effect on September 3, 2026.
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 lets the President adjust imports of goods that threaten to impair US national security, after a Commerce Department investigation.
- Headings in force
- 4
- HTS codes covered
- 16
- Rates
- 10%–100%
- Latest change
- September 3, 2026
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Chapter 99 Headings in Force
Each heading the Section 232 drone tariffs use on October 26, 2026, with the rate it adds, the countries it applies to and the documents behind it.
| Heading | Name | Rate | Applies to | Covers | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9903.08.21 | Section 232 Drones: Drones, Parts and ComponentsSource: Proclamation 11055 | +100% | All countries | 16 codes | September 3, 2026 |
| 9903.08.22 | Section 232 Drones: Drones Without Thermal ImagingSource: Proclamation 11055 | +25% | All countries | 6 codes | September 3, 2026 |
| 9903.08.23 | Section 232 Drones: Drones of the United Kingdom (Critical Components From the United States or Allies)Source: Proclamation 11055 | +10% | United Kingdom | 16 codes | September 3, 2026 |
| 9903.08.24 | Section 232 Drones: Drones of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Liechtenstein or the European Union (15% Including Base Duty)Source: Proclamation 11055 | Up to 15%, including the base rate | 32 countries | 16 codes | September 3, 2026 |
Every HTS Code Covered (16)
The codes the in-force headings list, from the U.S. notes to Chapter 99. A code covers every line under it, and a heading that takes precedence (an exemption, a deal rate) can switch it off for some goods. Whether a product is in scope also depends on the note's written description, which the importer or their customs broker decides.
9903.08.21Section 232 Drones: Drones, Parts and Components+100%All countries · 16 codes
8504.40.95.80Static converters8537.10.91.70Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases8806.21.00Unmanned aircraft8806.22.00Unmanned aircraft8806.23.00Unmanned aircraft8806.24.00Unmanned aircraft8806.29.00Unmanned aircraft8806.91.00Unmanned aircraft8806.92.00Unmanned aircraft8806.93.00Unmanned aircraft8806.94.00Unmanned aircraft8806.99.00Unmanned aircraft8807.10.00Propellers and rotors and parts thereof8807.20.00Undercarriages and parts thereof8807.30.00Parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 88068807.90.90Parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806
9903.08.22Section 232 Drones: Drones Without Thermal Imaging+25%All countries · 6 codes
8806.21.00Unmanned aircraft8806.22.00Unmanned aircraft8806.23.00Unmanned aircraft8806.91.00Unmanned aircraft8806.92.00Unmanned aircraft8806.93.00Unmanned aircraft
9903.08.23Section 232 Drones: Drones of the United Kingdom (Critical Components From the United States or Allies)+10%United Kingdom · 16 codes
8504.40.95.80Static converters8537.10.91.70Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases8806.21.00Unmanned aircraft8806.22.00Unmanned aircraft8806.23.00Unmanned aircraft8806.24.00Unmanned aircraft8806.29.00Unmanned aircraft8806.91.00Unmanned aircraft8806.92.00Unmanned aircraft8806.93.00Unmanned aircraft8806.94.00Unmanned aircraft8806.99.00Unmanned aircraft8807.10.00Propellers and rotors and parts thereof8807.20.00Undercarriages and parts thereof8807.30.00Parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 88068807.90.90Parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806
9903.08.24Section 232 Drones: Drones of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Liechtenstein or the European Union (15% Including Base Duty)Up to 15%, including the base rate32 countries · 16 codes
8504.40.95.80Static converters8537.10.91.70Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases8806.21.00Unmanned aircraft8806.22.00Unmanned aircraft8806.23.00Unmanned aircraft8806.24.00Unmanned aircraft8806.29.00Unmanned aircraft8806.91.00Unmanned aircraft8806.92.00Unmanned aircraft8806.93.00Unmanned aircraft8806.94.00Unmanned aircraft8806.99.00Unmanned aircraft8807.10.00Propellers and rotors and parts thereof8807.20.00Undercarriages and parts thereof8807.30.00Parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 88068807.90.90Parts of goods of heading 8801, 8802 or 8806
Exemptions and Reporting Headings
Headings that add no Section 232 drone duty: exemptions, reliefs and lines reported alongside another heading.
| Heading | Name | Rate | Applies to | Covers | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9903.08.20 | Section 232 Drones Exemption: Not for Use With DronesSource: Proclamation 11055 | 0% (no added duty) | All countries | 6 codes | September 3, 2026 |
| 9903.08.25 | Section 232 Drones Exemption: Onshoring Plan Approved by Homeland Security or the Department of WarSource: Proclamation 11055 | 0% (no added duty) | All countries | 16 codes | September 3, 2026 |
| 9903.08.26 | Section 232 Drones Exemption: Onshoring Plan Approved by CommerceSource: Proclamation 11055 | 0% (no added duty) | All countries | 16 codes | September 3, 2026 |
Changes to the Section 232 Tariffs on Drones (Unmanned Aircraft Systems)
When each heading started or stopped applying, newest first, from our tariff data.
- September 3, 20269903.08.20Started: Section 232 Drones Exemption: Not for Use With Drones (0% (no added duty))Source: Proclamation 11055
- September 3, 20269903.08.21Started: Section 232 Drones: Drones, Parts and Components (+100%)Source: Proclamation 11055
- September 3, 20269903.08.22Started: Section 232 Drones: Drones Without Thermal Imaging (+25%)Source: Proclamation 11055
- September 3, 20269903.08.23Started: Section 232 Drones: Drones of the United Kingdom (Critical Components From the United States or Allies) (+10%)Source: Proclamation 11055
- September 3, 20269903.08.24Started: Section 232 Drones: Drones of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Liechtenstein or the European Union (15% Including Base Duty) (Up to 15%, including the base rate)Source: Proclamation 11055
- September 3, 20269903.08.25Started: Section 232 Drones Exemption: Onshoring Plan Approved by Homeland Security or the Department of War (0% (no added duty))Source: Proclamation 11055
- September 3, 20269903.08.26Started: Section 232 Drones Exemption: Onshoring Plan Approved by Commerce (0% (no added duty))Source: Proclamation 11055
Questions
What are the Section 232 drone tariffs?
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 lets the President adjust imports of goods that threaten to impair US national security, after a Commerce Department investigation. 4 Chapter 99 headings are in force under the Section 232 drone tariffs on October 26, 2026, adding 10%–100% to the regular duty and covering 16 HTS codes. The latest change took effect on September 3, 2026.
Are the Section 232 drone tariffs still in effect?
Yes. On October 26, 2026, 4 of their Chapter 99 headings are in force.
Which HTS codes are subject to the Section 232 drone tariffs?
16 HTS codes are listed under the headings in force on October 26, 2026. This page lists every one, with its heading and rate. A listed code covers every line under it, and whether a product is in scope also depends on the written description in the U.S. notes to Chapter 99.
What are the Section 232 drone tariffs rates?
Rates range from 10%–100%. The highest: 100% under 9903.08.21 (Section 232 Drones: Drones, Parts and Components); 25% under 9903.08.22 (Section 232 Drones: Drones Without Thermal Imaging); Up to 15%, including the base rate under 9903.08.24 (Section 232 Drones: Drones of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Liechtenstein or the European Union (15% Including Base Duty), 32 countries); 10% under 9903.08.23 (Section 232 Drones: Drones of the United Kingdom (Critical Components From the United States or Allies), United Kingdom). They are added on top of the regular duty and any other Chapter 99 duties, except where the rules say one replaces another.
How do I check whether the Section 232 drone tariffs apply to my import?
Find your HTS code in the tables on this page, or enter it with the country of origin in the free HTS Hero tariff calculator, which applies every Chapter 99 heading in force on the entry date. Scope also depends on the written description of the products covered, which the importer or their customs broker decides.
Primary Sources
The legal documents behind the headings in force. Check the legal text before you file.
- Federal Register: Proclamation 11055
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