HS Code for Bicycles
Complete bicycles and other non-motorized cycles are provided for in heading 8712 of the HTSUS, while their parts and accessories point toward heading 8714. Within 8712 the classification turns on physical criteria, wheel diameter, complete weight (the 16.3 kg threshold), tire cross-section and, in some lines, value, which separate small-wheeled bikes, lightweight road-type bikes and other full-size bicycles. Duty rates for complete bicycles range from about 3.7% for other cycles to 5.5% for qualifying lightweight builds and 11% for most standard bikes. Parts under 8714 vary too, from Free up to about 10% for spokes. A key distinction is that a bicycle with an auxiliary motor points instead toward heading 8711. Confirming whether the item is a complete cycle or a part, and its wheel size, weight and tires, is the first step in exploring the most appropriate subheading.
HTS Codes for Bicycles
| HTS Code | Description | Duty Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8712.00.15.10 | Bicycles having both wheels not exceeding 50 cm in diameter Small-wheeled bicycles with both wheels not exceeding 50 cm in diameter (children's and compact bikes) | 11% |
| 8712.00.25.00 | Bicycles weighing less than 16.3 kg complete, not for tires exceeding 4.13 cm cross-section Lightweight bicycles under 16.3 kg with narrow tires (road/racing-type builds) | 5.50% |
| 8712.00.35.00 | Other bicycles having both wheels exceeding 63.5 cm in diameter Other full-size bicycles not meeting the lightweight/narrow-tire description | 11% |
| 8712.00.44.00 | Bicycles with front wheel 55 - 63.5 cm and rear wheel over 63.5 cm, under 16.3 kg, valued $200 or more Lightweight mixed-wheel-size bicycles under 16.3 kg with narrow tires, valued $200 or more each | 5.50% |
| 8712.00.48.00 | Other bicycles Other bicycles not meeting the lightweight or value criteria of the preceding lines | 11% |
| 8712.00.50.00 | Other cycles (not bicycles), not motorized Other non-motorized cycles such as tricycles and adult multi-wheel cycles | 3.70% |
| 8714.91.20.00 | Frames and forks, and parts thereof: frames valued over $600 each Bicycle frames valued over $600 each (parts of heading 8714) | 3.90% |
| 8714.91.30.00 | Frames and forks, and parts thereof: other Other bicycle frames and forks and their parts | 3.90% |
| 8714.91.50.00 | Sets of steel tubing cut to length for assembly into one bicycle frame and fork Cut-to-length steel tubing sets for building one bicycle frame and fork | 6% |
| 8714.91.90.00 | Frames and forks, and parts thereof: other Other frame and fork parts entering at a general rate of Free | Free |
| 8714.92.10.00 | Wheel rims and spokes: wheel rims Bicycle wheel rims (parts of heading 8714) | 5% |
| 8714.92.50.00 | Wheel rims and spokes: spokes Bicycle wheel spokes (parts of heading 8714) | 10% |
How to Approach Classification for Bicycles
Bicycles sit in chapter 87, and complete non-motorized cycles have their own heading, 8712 (bicycles and other cycles, not motorized). Their parts and accessories are provided for separately in heading 8714. The first practical question is therefore whether the item is a complete cycle or a component.
Within heading 8712, the subheadings are built around measurable physical characteristics rather than brand or intended rider. The first branch is wheel diameter: bicycles with both wheels not exceeding 50 cm point toward 8712.00.15, capturing many children's and compact bikes. Full-size bicycles then split by weight, tire size and value.
The most important split among full-size bikes is the lightweight, narrow-tire description. A bicycle weighing less than 16.3 kg complete, not designed for tires exceeding a 4.13 cm cross-section, points toward the lighter-duty lines (8712.00.25, and 8712.00.44 for certain mixed-wheel-size bikes valued $200 or more). Bicycles that do not meet those criteria point toward the standard 'other bicycles' lines at 8712.00.35 and 8712.00.48. Non-bicycle cycles such as tricycles point toward 8712.00.50.
Parts and accessories under heading 8714 are subdivided by component. Frames and forks and their parts point toward 8714.91, with breakouts for frames valued over $600, other frames and forks, cut-to-length steel tubing sets for building one frame and fork, and a residual 'other' line. Wheel rims and spokes point toward 8714.92, with separate lines for rims and for spokes. Identifying the exact component is what sets these part lines.
A practical way to approach it is to confirm first whether the item is a complete cycle (heading 8712) or a part (heading 8714), then, for a complete bicycle, to measure the wheel diameter, complete weight, tire cross-section and, where relevant, value against the subheading thresholds. That sequence points toward a single most-appropriate subheading to explore. The key boundary to watch is motorization: a cycle fitted with an auxiliary motor (including many e-bikes) points toward heading 8711 (motorcycles and cycles with an auxiliary motor) rather than 8712, and children's tricycles that are toys can point toward heading 9503.
Duty Rate Overview
General duty rates for complete bicycles vary with the physical criteria. Standard full-size bicycles and small-wheeled bikes carry a general rate around 11% (8712.00.15, 8712.00.35, 8712.00.48), while qualifying lightweight, narrow-tire builds carry a lower rate around 5.5% (8712.00.25 and 8712.00.44). Other non-motorized cycles such as tricycles run around 3.7% (8712.00.50). Parts under heading 8714 also range: frames and forks around 3.9% (8714.91.20 and 8714.91.30), steel tubing sets around 6% (8714.91.50), a residual frame-and-fork parts line at Free (8714.91.90), wheel rims around 5% (8714.92.10) and spokes around 10% (8714.92.50). Because the rate can swing meaningfully with weight, tire size and value, those measurements are worth confirming against the subheading. Preferential rates under free trade agreements may reduce or eliminate duties for qualifying origins. These figures are estimates for general planning purposes only.