Motorcycles — HTS 8711
Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars
Chapter 87 › Heading 8711
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8711 is a broad product category for motorcycles, mopeds, and other cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, whether or not they have a side-car. It also covers side-cars themselves. The heading can include different propulsion systems and vehicle designs, but the correct classification depends on the product’s objective characteristics, not its marketing name.
To reach a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, start with heading 8711, then follow the applicable 6-digit Harmonized System subheading and the additional U.S. subdivisions. These subdivisions commonly distinguish features such as the type of vehicle, propulsion or engine characteristics, and other technical attributes. Do not assume that “motorcycle,” “moped,” or “electric” alone determines the final code; compare the product details with the wording of each candidate provision and any relevant notes or classification guidance.
What to check
- Confirm whether the item is a complete motorized cycle, a side-car, or a part or accessory that may belong elsewhere in the tariff.
- Document the propulsion system, engine or motor specifications, power source, displacement where applicable, and whether the vehicle has a side-car.
- Check the construction and intended function, including seating, pedals, speed-related design features, and whether the item is presented as a complete vehicle or an incomplete one.
- Read the full 6-digit and 8-digit descriptions under heading 8711, along with applicable chapter, section, and statistical notes; do not stop at the heading title.
- Compare the proposed code with current official HTSUS data and, for unusual designs or borderline cases, seek a customs broker’s review or a binding classification ruling.
HTS heading 8711 summary
Motorcycles is a 4-digit product category containing 6 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8711.40 | With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 500 cc but not exceeding 800 cc |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8711.10.00.00 👉 | With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cc | Free | — | 10% |
| 8711.20.00 👉 | With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 250 cc | Free | — | 10% |
| 8711.30.00 👉 | With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250 cc but not exceeding 500 cc | Free | — | 10% |
| 8711.50.00 👉 | With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800 cc | 2.4% | Free | 10% |
| 8711.60.00 👉 | With electric motor for propulsion | Free | — | 10% |
| 8711.90.01.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 10% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8711?
Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.