HS code for electric scooter
The U.S. HS code for an electric scooter is usually 8711.60.00.90 (stand-up), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand-up | 8711.60.00.90 | Free | 12.5% |
- 8711.60.00.90: With electric motor for propulsion / Other
What decides the code
An electric scooter is a cycle fitted with an auxiliary electric motor, classified under heading 8711, with the stand-up variant reported under 8711.60.00.90.
- The scooter is a cycle with an auxiliary motor for propulsion, which places it in heading 8711 rather than in the unmotorized cycle headings.
- The motor is electric, which directs the article to the electric motor for propulsion subheading of heading 8711.
- The stand-up variant is reported under 8711.60.00.90, the residual line for that subheading.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the stand-up scooter in 8712 as a non-motorized bicycle is wrong because the scooter has an auxiliary motor for propulsion.
- Classifying it in 9503 as a toy is wrong because the scooter is a rideable transport article built for mobility, not play.
- Classifying it in 8543 or 8501 by the motor alone is wrong because heading 8711 covers the complete vehicle, not the motor as a separate part.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8711.60.00.90, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Stand-up
- CN 8711 60 90, 6%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for an electric scooter?
The U.S. HTS code for an electric scooter is usually 8711.60.00.90 (stand-up). The first six digits, 8711.60, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on an electric scooter from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8711.60.00.90 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.