Landed cost & tariff checker
Drone, robotics, battery and electronics parts from Asia to the US or EU: freight, duties, customs fees and export-control flags in seconds. Then we quote it landed and duty-paid.
How the estimate works
- Freight uses mid-range 2026 benchmarks: air about US$5-10/kg, sea LCL about US$80-150 per m³, a 40ft container about US$3,000-6,000 Asia to US, including typical fees. Real quotes vary by lane, season and carrier.
- US fees: Merchandise Processing Fee 0.3464% of value (min US$32.71, max US$634.62), Harbor Maintenance Fee 0.125% on sea cargo, broker entry fee about US$100-250, ISF filing about US$30-75 on sea cargo.
- US Section 232 drone tariffs (since September 3, 2026): 100% on high-risk drones such as those with thermal imaging, 25% on most drones under 25 kg and listed parts; goods made in Taiwan, the EU, Japan or Korea may qualify for a 15% maximum. More drone parts become subject to 25% on February 9, 2027. Other US tariffs (for example Section 301 on some Chinese goods) may also apply: add them to the base duty.
- EU: duty from the HS code you enter plus import VAT (21% used as an example; about 17-27% by country). A non-EU seller needs an EU customs representative.
- Origin is where goods are made, not where they ship from. Shipping through another country does not change it.
Questions
What is the US tariff on imported drones in 2026?
Since September 3, 2026, US Section 232 duties are 100% on high-risk drones (for example with thermal imaging) and 25% on most drones under 25 kg. Drones and parts from the EU, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan can qualify for a 15% maximum. More drone parts become subject to 25% from February 9, 2027.
Do Chinese drone motors and flight controllers need an export license?
From November 18, 2026, China requires export licenses for heavy-lift drone motors, speed controllers, large carbon propellers, autopilots and high-output datalinks above set technical thresholds. Items near but below the thresholds must be declared with their specifications.
Can lithium batteries be shipped by air in 2026?
Yes, with a valid UN38.3 test summary, correct packing and labels, and a state of charge of 30% or less for lithium-ion batteries shipped by air, including batteries packed with equipment. Airlines may add stricter rules; large volumes usually go by sea.
What fees does US customs charge on an import?
A formal entry pays the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, minimum US$32.71, maximum US$634.62), the Harbor Maintenance Fee on sea cargo (0.125% of value), plus the broker's entry fee (about US$100-250) and an ISF filing for sea cargo (about US$30-75).
Estimates only, not legal or customs advice. Sources: Section 232 drone proclamation (Sept 2026), MOFCOM Announcement No. 49 (Nov 2026), IATA lithium battery rules 2026, CBP fee schedule FY2026.