Heading · Section XVII

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

8711
  • 6%–8%UK
  • 6%–8%EU
  • 60%Türkiye
  • 0%–2.4%USA
  • US$38.3bnWorld trade in 2024

7 subheadings make up heading 8711 in chapter 87 (vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories…).

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 8711 covers 12 tariff lines and the duty is between 6% and 8%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 8711 into 11 tariff lines; the duty is between 6% and 8% (average 6.7%).

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 8711 covers 14 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 60%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 8711 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2.4% (average 0.6%). 6 of them are duty-free.

World trade in heading 8711 goods reached US$38.3bn in 2024, down 5.5% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 28.7% of the total, ahead of Japan.

The United States imported the most (US$4bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 25th among 177 exporters with US$121.2m.

The United Kingdom imported US$995.6m.

Duty rates compared

UK 6% – 8% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines · average 6.7% EU 6% – 8% Third-country duty 11 tariff lines · average 6.7% Türkiye 60% Statutory rate (Law 474) 14 tariff lines USA Free – 2.4% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 0.6%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

Subheadings 7

World trade in 2024

8711 · US$38.3bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$574.3kUS$574.3k+US$12.9m+US$311.7m+> US$2.3bn

Exports: 177
  1. China: US$11bn
  2. Japan: US$3.8bn
  3. Germany: US$3.2bn
  4. Thailand: US$3.1bn
  5. India: US$2.8bn
  6. Italy: US$2.3bn
  7. Indonesia: US$1.9bn
  8. Austria: US$1.7bn
  9. Vietnam: US$1.2bn
  10. Taiwan: US$1bn
  11. Netherlands: US$924.9m
  12. France: US$705.1m
  13. United States: US$689.2m
  14. Spain: US$475.6m
  15. Hungary: US$416.7m
  16. Belgium: US$362m
  17. Bulgaria: US$324.5m
  18. Czechia: US$311.7m
  19. Portugal: US$271.1m
  20. Poland: US$209m
  21. Canada: US$176.8m
  22. Lithuania: US$135.4m
  23. Switzerland: US$132.8m
  24. Brazil: US$121.6m
  25. United Kingdom: US$121.2m
  26. Romania: US$102.5m
  27. Cambodia: US$76.4m
  28. Türkiye: US$56.3m
  29. Hong Kong SAR China: US$48.7m
  30. Uganda: US$44.7m
  31. Philippines: US$41.2m
  32. Slovakia: US$39.8m
  33. Sweden: US$36.7m
  34. South Africa: US$28.8m
  35. Slovenia: US$28.2m
  36. Greece: US$27.4m
  37. Malaysia: US$27.1m
  38. Mexico: US$26.3m
  39. Pakistan: US$24.7m
  40. Denmark: US$24m
  41. Finland: US$19.7m
  42. Colombia: US$18.3m
  43. Estonia: US$14.4m
  44. Singapore: US$13m
  45. Saudi Arabia: US$12.9m
  46. Australia: US$12.4m
  47. Serbia: US$10.4m
  48. South Korea: US$10.2m
  49. New Zealand: US$10.1m
  50. Croatia: US$9.6m
  51. Kenya: US$9m
  52. Norway: US$7.5m
  53. Argentina: US$7.3m
  54. Latvia: US$6.8m
  55. Guatemala: US$5.5m
  56. Luxembourg: US$5m
  57. Kazakhstan: US$4.9m
  58. Sri Lanka: US$4.7m
  59. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$4.7m
  60. Russia: US$4.3m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$11bn 28.7%
2 Japan US$3.8bn 9.8%
3 Germany US$3.2bn 8.5%
4 Thailand US$3.1bn 8%
5 India US$2.8bn 7.4%
6 Italy US$2.3bn 5.9%
7 Indonesia US$1.9bn 5%
8 Austria US$1.7bn 4.4%
9 Vietnam US$1.2bn 3.1%
10 Taiwan US$1bn 2.7%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$4bn 10.5%
2 Germany US$3bn 8%
3 France US$2.2bn 5.8%
4 Netherlands US$1.8bn 4.8%
5 Italy US$1.5bn 4%
6 Spain US$1.3bn 3.5%
7 Philippines US$1.2bn 3.2%
8 Türkiye US$1.2bn 3.2%
9 Belgium US$1.2bn 3.1%
10 United Kingdom US$995.6m 2.6%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars?

Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars fall under HS heading 8711, part of chapter 87, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8711 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6% to 8%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8711 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6% to 8%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted…?

China, with US$11bn in 2024 (28.7% of world exports).