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트럼프, 최대 100% ‘드론 관세’…한국산은 15%

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United States President Donald Trump has imposed a maximum 100% tariff on imported drones and their components, citing national security concerns. South Korean-made drones and components qualify for a 15% tariff if they meet certain requirements. According to a White House statement, Trump signed a proclamation on March 13, authorizing the tariff.

The proclamation states that the U.S. will impose a 100% tariff on drones and their docking stations, core components, and those with certain sensitive functions, including those weighing more than 25 lbs and equipped with high-definition recording capabilities. Smaller drones without sensitive functions and other drone components are subject to a 25% tariff.

However, drones and components imported from countries such as the European Union, Japan, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and Taiwan are subject to a 15% tariff. UK imports of drones face a 10% tariff. For such levels to take effect, the product's hardware, software, and technology must be entirely domestic. The tariff on non-sensitive drone components takes effect 21 days after the proclamation, while the tariff on other products takes effect 180 days after.

Additionally, if the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) approves an exemption from the FCC's so-called "covered list" within 20 days of the proclamation, those products and components will also be subject to the tariff starting 180 days after. The White House explained that this move aims to protect U.S. national security and defense and manufacturing bases, as drones rely on foreign-supplied unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and pose cyber vulnerabilities.

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