8711.60.00
With electric motor for propulsion
HTS code 8711.60.00 covers motorcycles and cycles with electric motors for propulsion. Use this code when importing these electric-powered vehicles, as the general duty is free for standard trade partners and may qualify for preferential programs.

Detailed information for HTS Code 8711.60.00
This tariff schedule covers motorcycles, mopeds, and cycles with auxiliary motors, falling within chapter 87, which broadly addresses vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock. Specifically, 8711.60.00 applies to these vehicles when they are propelled by an electric motor. There are two subdivisions: 8711.60.00.50 covers electric motorcycles with an output not exceeding 250 watts, while 8711.60.00.90 covers all other electric-powered versions of these vehicles; use the appropriate suffix to indicate the power output.
| Chapter | Chapter 87 - Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof |
| Section | Section XVII - Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport Equipment |
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 8711.60.00, covering motorcycles and cycles with electric motors, is Free. This means no duty is assessed on imports meeting this description. Additionally, imports from Standard Trade Partners (NTR) are subject to the general rate, while those qualifying for Eligible FTA or preference programs may receive preferential duty treatment – however, the specific special rates are not specified. Reporting units are “No.”, indicating no specific unit of quantity is required for reporting purposes; duty applies to the item itself regardless of quantity. This duty structure applies to both subdivisions, 8711.60.00.50 (<=250W) and 8711.60.00.90 (Other).
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 10%
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Code subdivisions
8711.60.00.50
Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars: > With electric motor for propulsion > Of an output not exceeding 250 W
8711.60.00.90
Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars: > With electric motor for propulsion > Other
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November 15, 2025
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