Proclamation of Aug 13, 2026, effective Sept 3: 100% on drones over 25 kg, drones with thermal imagers, docking stations and certain critical components; 25% on drones of 25 kg or less. Qualifying products from the EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are capped at 15%, the UK at 10%. Items on the Blue UAS lists or the FCC Conditional Approval List on Sept 2 get a 180-day delay. More components face 25% from Feb 9, 2027.
Section 232 tariffs on imported drones take effect
Proclamation of Aug 13, 2026, effective Sept 3: 100% on drones over 25 kg, drones with thermal imagers, docking stations and certain critical components; 25% on drones of 25 kg or less.