HS Code 8712
Bicycles and Non-Motorised Cycles
HS code 8712 covers non-motorised bicycles, tricycles, and delivery cycles intended for personal transport or cargo carriage, excluding electric or motorised ve
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HS Code 8712 — Bicycles and Non-Motorised Cycles
This code covers all types of human-powered bicycles and cycles. It includes standard road bikes, mountain bikes, racing cycles, and delivery tricycles used for local transport or courier services. These vehicles must be non-motorised to fall under this heading.
What's included
- Road bicycles
- Mountain bikes (MTB)
- Delivery tricycles
- Childrens bicycles
- Racing bikes
What's excluded
- Electric bicycles → use
871160(Electric bikes are classified as motor cycles.) - Childrens tricycles (toys) → use
9503(Classified as wheeled toys under Chapter 95.)
Common examples
- Specialized Allez Road Bike
- Giant Talon Mountain Bike
- Bakfiets cargo tricycle
- BMX freestyle bicycle
Frequently asked questions
Are electric bikes under 8712?
No, electric bicycles (e-bikes) are classified under 8711 because they possess an auxiliary motor.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 14%
- Documentation: Anti-dumping duties (ADD) frequently apply to Chinese-origin bicycles in the EU and USA.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Taiwan, Netherlands, Cambodia, Vietnam
- Top importers: United States, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Japan
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Key takeaway
Covers strictly human-powered cycles; motorised versions belong in 8711.
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