Heading 8711

HTS code 8711Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars

Chapter
87Vehicles and parts
Tariff lines
15
General duty
General duty rate of 2.4%, with 11 duty-free lines

Tariff lines under heading 8711

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
8711.10.0000With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cc (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars)FreeNo.
8711.20.0030Exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 90 cc (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars > With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 250 cc)FreeNo.
8711.20.0060Exceeding 90 cc but not exceeding 190 cc (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars > With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 250 cc)FreeNo.
8711.20.0090Exceeding 190 cc but not exceeding 250 cc (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars > With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 250 cc)FreeNo.
8711.30.0030Exceeding 250 cc but not exceeding 290 cc (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars > With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250 cc but not exceeding 500 cc)FreeNo.
8711.30.0060Exceeding 290 cc but not exceeding 490 cc (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars > With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250 cc but not exceeding 500 cc)FreeNo.
8711.30.0090Exceeding 490 cc but not exceeding 500 cc (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars > With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250 cc but not exceeding 500 cc)FreeNo.
8711.40.3000Exceeding 500 cc but not exceeding 700 cc (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars > With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 500 cc but not exceeding 800 cc)FreeNo.
8711.40.6030Exceeding 700 cc but not exceeding 790 cc (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars > With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 500 cc but not exceeding 800 cc > Exceeding 700 cc but not exceeding 800 cc)2.4%No.
8711.40.6060Exceeding 790 cc but not exceeding 800 cc (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars > With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 500 cc but not exceeding 800 cc > Exceeding 700 cc but not exceeding 800 cc)2.4%No.
8711.50.0030Exceeding 800 cc but not exceeding 970 cc (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars > With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800 cc)2.4%No.
8711.50.0060Exceeding 970 cc (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars > With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800 cc)2.4%No.
8711.60.0050Of an output not exceeding 250 W (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars > With electric motor for propulsion)FreeNo.
8711.60.0090Other (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars > With electric motor for propulsion)FreeNo.
8711.90.0100Other (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars)FreeNo.

Documents required to import under 8711

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • DOT / EPA Compliance CertificateRequired
  • Title / Certificate of OriginRequired
  • EPA Emissions Declaration (Form 3520-21)Required

    Declares emissions compliance for imported vehicles and engines

  • NHTSA Safety Declaration (HS-7)Required

    Certifies FMVSS safety-standard compliance or a valid exemption

Common questions

What is HTS code 8711?
HTS heading 8711 covers motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars. It sits in Chapter 87 (vehicles and parts) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 15 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8711?
General duty rate of 2.4%, with 11 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 8711 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 87