8806 - Unmanned aircraft:

This HTS category, 8806, encompasses a broad range of unmanned aircraft, commonly referred to as drones. It includes aircraft designed for remote operation, without a human pilot onboard. This classification is applicable regardless of the aircraft's propulsion system, size, or intended use, provided it meets the definition of an unmanned aircraft.

Unlike sibling categories within Section XVII, which cover distinct types of vehicles and transport equipment such as live animals (Chapter 01) or ships and boats (Chapter 89), HTS 8806 specifically focuses on aerial vehicles that operate autonomously or via remote control. It differentiates itself from manned aircraft typically found in other HTS chapters by the absence of an onboard pilot.

The subcategories within 8806 provide further refinement based on the aircraft's primary design and operational mode. "Designed for the carriage of passengers" signifies aircraft intended for transporting people, even if remotely controlled. The subsequent categories, "Other, for remote-controlled flight only" and "Other," capture a wide array of unmanned aircraft not designed for passenger transport, distinguishing between those primarily operated via direct remote control and those with other operational characteristics, potentially including autonomous flight capabilities beyond simple remote piloting.