Heading 8711

Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars

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Heading 8711 covers motorcycles, mopeds, and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, whether or not fitted with side-cars, plus side-cars on their own. Lines split first by power source, internal combustion piston engine or electric motor, then by cylinder capacity in cc for combustion engines and by motor output in watts for electric drive. Most lines in the heading carry a Free general (MFN) rate, with the 2.4% rate limited to certain larger combustion engine lines.

Products in this heading

49 cc gas-powered scooter
125 cc street motorcycle
250 cc off-road dirt bike
600 cc sport motorcycle
1000 cc touring motorcycle
Electric moped with a 500 W hub motor
Electric two-wheeler with a 250 W motor
Side-car sold as a separate unit for a motorcycle

How to choose the right subheading

Power source: internal combustion piston engine or electric motor for propulsion
Cylinder capacity in cc for combustion engines, since the subheading breakpoints are set in cc
Output in watts for electric motors, since the split is at 250 W
Whether the vehicle is a complete motorcycle or cycle versus a part or accessory
Whether a side-car is presented with the vehicle or on its own

Often confused with

Motorcycle mufflers, brake pads and other replacement parts
Parts and accessories of 8711 vehicles are classified in heading 8714, not with the complete vehicle.
Heading 8714
Pedal bicycle with no motor
Heading 8711 requires an auxiliary motor; unpowered cycles fall in the bicycle heading.
Battery-powered mobility scooter for a disabled person
Carriages for disabled persons have their own heading even when motorized.
Heading 8713
Passenger car with a 1600 cc engine
Motor cars for the transport of persons are classified in 8703, not as motorcycles.
Heading 8703
Non-motorized cargo trailer towed behind a motorcycle
Trailers are covered by heading 8716 regardless of what tows them.
Heading 8716

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a 125 cc motorcycle?

A motorcycle with an internal combustion piston engine over 90 cc but not over 190 cc is classified under 8711.20.00.60. That line carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on a motorcycle with an 800 cc engine?

A combustion engine motorcycle over 790 cc but not over 800 cc falls under 8711.40.60.60, which has a general (MFN) rate of 2.4%. Engines over 970 cc fall under 8711.50.00.60, also at a general (MFN) rate of 2.4%.

How do I classify an electric scooter with a 500 W motor?

Electric drive above 250 W output is classified under 8711.60.00.90, Other, at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Motors of 250 W or less go under 8711.60.00.50, also Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.