8806.91.00.00 - With maximum take-off weight not more than 250 g

This HTS category, 8806.91.00.00, specifically classifies unmanned aircraft with a maximum take-off weight not exceeding 250 grams. These are typically lightweight drones or similar remotely piloted aircraft used for recreational purposes, aerial photography, or very light commercial applications where payload capacity is minimal. The defining characteristic for inclusion in this subcategory is the stringent weight limit, which differentiates it from larger unmanned aerial vehicles.

This classification is distinguished from its siblings by this precise weight threshold. For instance, 8806.92.00.00 covers unmanned aircraft weighing more than 250 grams but not exceeding 7 kilograms. Similarly, categories 8806.93.00.00, 8806.94.00.00, and 8806.99.00.00 address progressively heavier classes of unmanned aircraft. Therefore, when classifying an unmanned aircraft under heading 8806, the initial determination of its maximum take-off weight is critical in selecting the correct subheading.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subdivisions. Classification is solely determined by the maximum take-off weight of the unmanned aircraft. This means that any unmanned aircraft meeting the definition of heading 8806 and having a maximum take-off weight of 250 grams or less will fall directly into this classification. Examples include many small consumer-grade drones, toy drones, and specialized micro-aerial vehicles designed for specific, low-weight tasks.