did you not read the article in the link, yes DJI calls it a misunderstanding instead of a ban.
You are also right, there is no official statement from US Customs, they are unfortunately not required to give out an official statement.
Why else...
You just address the point, if you buy a DJI drone from most any country other than China, they have been allowed in because US Customs does not seem to be checking country of origin. If your shipment comes directly from DJI it is being held up...
Here is a an interesting situation. I just recently bought a camera in the US, because of the tariffs the price was $500+ more than if I had bought the same camera in Canada. Now if I had flown to Canada, bought the camera there, declared it...
Again I will repeat If I buy something or ship something in a country that is not the country of origin it is up to the customs officer, if they wish to investigate where the item was made. When you arrive and fill out the customs forms in the...