Section 232 Duties Now Apply to Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Components
CBP has issued guidance on the application of Section 232 duties to imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS components. Importers of drones and related parts should expect these national-security-based duties to apply at the border.
We are reviewing our commodity libraries for any UAS or UAS-component entries to confirm correct duty treatment under this Section 232 action. In our view, this guidance signals active CBP enforcement interest in the UAS supply chain, making accurate classification and HTS alignment critical for affected shipments.
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