Subheading · Chapter 87 · Heading 8712
8712.00: Bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorised
Bicycles (non-motorised)
8712.00 is the HS subheading for bicycles (non-motorised), under heading 8712 in chapter 87.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 8712 00 30 00 Bicycles with ball bearings 14%p/st
- 8712 00 30 10 Consigned from Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka or Tunisia 14%p/st
- 8712 00 30 20 Consigned from Cambodia, Pakistan or the Philippines 14%p/st
- 8712 00 30 90 Other 14%p/st
- 8712 00 70 00 Other p/st
- 8712 00 70 10 Unicycles 14%p/st
- Other p/st
- 8712 00 70 91 Consigned from Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka or Tunisia 15%p/st
- 8712 00 70 92 Consigned from Cambodia, Pakistan or the Philippines 15%p/st
- 8712 00 70 99 Other 15%p/st
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 6
- Anti-dumping dutyDefinitive anti-dumping duty 48.5%
- Applies to goods from
- all countries except China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Tunisia
- In force
- until 30 August 2029
- Legal act
- Statutory Instruments 2019 No. 450
- Tariff lines
- on 2 of 7 lines
- Anti-dumping dutyDefinitive anti-dumping duty 48.5%
- Applies to goods from
- Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tunisia
- In force
- until 30 August 2029
- Legal act
- Statutory Instruments 2019 No. 450
- Tariff lines
- on 6 of 7 lines
Rates for named exporters (15)
Company Rate Zhejiang Baoguilai Vehicle Co. Ltd. B772 19.2% with D008, otherwise 48.5% Oyama Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd B773 0% with D008, otherwise 48.5% Ideal (Dongguan) Bike Co., Ltd B774 0% with D008, otherwise 48.5% Giant (China) Co. Ltd. C329 0% with D008, otherwise 48.5% Universal Cycle Corporation (Guang Zhou) C453 48.5% P.T. Insera Sena, 393 Jawa Street, Buduran, Sidoarjo 61252, Indonesia B765 0% with D008, otherwise 48.5% PT Wijaya Indonesia Makmur Bicycle Industries (Wim Cycle), Raya Bambe KM. 20, Driyorejo, Gresik 61177, Jawa Timur, Indonesia B766 0% with D008, otherwise 48.5% Asiabike Industrial Limited, No 114, Galle Road, Henamulla, Panadura, Sri Lanka B768 0% with D008, otherwise 48.5% BSH Ventures (Private) Limited, No. 84, Campbell Place, Colombo-10, Sri Lanka B769 0% with D008, otherwise 48.5% Samson Bikes (Pvt) Ltd., No 110, Kumaran Rathnam Road, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka B770 0% with D008, otherwise 48.5% Euro Cycles SA, Zone Industrielle Kelaa Kebira, 4060, Sousse, Tunisia B771 0% with D008, otherwise 48.5% A and J (Cambodia) Co., Ltd, Special Economic Zone Tai Seng Bavet, Sangkar Bavet, Krong Baver, Ket Svay Rieng, KH C035 0% with D008, otherwise 48.5% Smart Tech (Cambodia) Co., Ltd, Tai Seng Bavet Special Economic Zone, National Road No 1, Bavet City, Svay Rieng, KH C036 0% with D008, otherwise 48.5% Speedtech Industrial Co., Ltd, Manhattan (Svay Rieng) Special Economic Zone, National Road No 1, Sangkat Bavet, Krong Bavet, Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia, Bestway Industrial Co., Ltd, Manhattan (Svay Rieng) Special Economic Zone, National Road No 1, Sangkat Bavet, Krong Bavet, Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia, C037 0% with D008, otherwise 48.5% Procycle Industrial Inc., Hong Chang Compound, Brgy. Lantic, Carmona, Cavite, PH C038 0% with D008, otherwise 48.5% - Anti-dumping dutyDefinitive anti-dumping duty 48.5%
- Applies to goods from
- all countries except China, Cambodia, Philippines, Pakistan
- Legal act
- S.I. 2020/99
- Tariff lines
- on 1 of 7 lines
- Anti-dumping dutyDefinitive anti-dumping duty 48.5%
- Applies to goods from
- all countries except China, Cambodia, Philippines, Pakistan
- In force
- until 30 August 2029
- Legal act
- 2026/21
- Tariff lines
- on 1 of 7 lines
- Anti-dumping dutyDefinitive anti-dumping duty 48.5%
- Applies to goods from
- Philippines
- Legal act
- Statutory Instruments 2019 No. 450
- Tariff lines
- on 1 of 7 lines
Rates for named exporters (1)
Company Rate Procycle Industrial Inc., Hong Chang Compound, Brgy. Lantic, Carmona, Cavite, PH C038 0% with D008, otherwise 48.5% - Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 598
- Documents
- 9014
Import requirements 2
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Iraq, Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2020/707, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on luxury goods
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y945 Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y946 Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y948 Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | 14% – 15% |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | 2.8% – 3% |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | 10.5% – 11.5% |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Taiwan | £56.1m | 19.5% | +14% |
 Germany | £54.1m | 18.8% | +8% |
 China | £36.2m | 12.6% | +17.4% |
 Bangladesh | £26.2m | 9.1% | +51.8% |
 Cambodia | £25.6m | 8.9% | -9% |
 Indonesia | £23.3m | 8.1% | +40.6% |
 Tunisia | £11.7m | 4.1% | -33.1% |
 India | £8.9m | 3.1% | -29.2% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$48kUS$48k+US$4m+US$98m+> US$328m
Exports: 176
- China: US$3bn
- Taiwan: US$1bn
- Germany: US$936m
- Netherlands: US$440m
- Cambodia: US$399m
- Portugal: US$328m
- Italy: US$279m
- Spain: US$188m
- Vietnam: US$158m
- Czechia: US$142m
- Poland: US$137m
- Austria: US$136m
- Romania: US$119m
- United Kingdom: US$111m
- Bangladesh: US$99m
- France: US$99m
- Indonesia: US$98m
- Belgium: US$88m
- India: US$68m
- Lithuania: US$64m
- United States: US$55m
- Hungary: US$50m
- Japan: US$47m
- Türkiye: US$44m
- Tunisia: US$37m
- Bulgaria: US$35m
- Sweden: US$23m
- Slovakia: US$21m
- Sri Lanka: US$20m
- Canada: US$19m
- Denmark: US$16m
- Serbia: US$14m
- Thailand: US$13m
- Finland: US$7m
- Switzerland: US$7m
- Brazil: US$6m
- South Korea: US$6m
- Slovenia: US$5m
- Greece: US$5m
- Chile: US$5m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$5m
- Mauritius: US$4m
- Ireland: US$4m
- Philippines: US$4m
- Malaysia: US$4m
- Singapore: US$3m
- South Africa: US$3m
- Latvia: US$3m
- Estonia: US$3m
- Russia: US$3m
- Australia: US$2m
- Cyprus: US$2m
- Saudi Arabia: US$2m
- Norway: US$2m
- Ukraine: US$2m
- Croatia: US$1m
- New Zealand: US$1m
- Peru: US$1m
- Panama: US$1m
- Kazakhstan: US$915k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$3mUS$3m+US$14m+US$77m+> US$243m
Imports: 218
- United States: US$1bn
- Germany: US$821m
- Netherlands: US$635m
- Japan: US$483m
- France: US$459m
- United Kingdom: US$326m
- China: US$243m
- Vietnam: US$240m
- Spain: US$236m
- Switzerland: US$227m
- Belgium: US$217m
- Poland: US$208m
- Austria: US$207m
- Russia: US$164m
- Australia: US$162m
- Canada: US$156m
- Italy: US$148m
- Czechia: US$120m
- South Korea: US$119m
- Denmark: US$118m
- Finland: US$78m
- Mexico: US$77m
- Sweden: US$75m
- Norway: US$59m
- United Arab Emirates: US$57m
- Iraq: US$57m
- Colombia: US$52m
- Thailand: US$49m
- Slovakia: US$47m
- Portugal: US$43m
- Chile: US$40m
- Iran: US$39m
- Ireland: US$38m
- Romania: US$37m
- Malaysia: US$35m
- Saudi Arabia: US$34m
- Hungary: US$34m
- Israel: US$33m
- Slovenia: US$32m
- Kazakhstan: US$31m
- Taiwan: US$30m
- New Zealand: US$26m
- South Africa: US$25m
- Croatia: US$25m
- Singapore: US$23m
- Philippines: US$23m
- Indonesia: US$21m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$20m
- Venezuela: US$18m
- Estonia: US$17m
- Ukraine: US$16m
- Cambodia: US$16m
- Ecuador: US$16m
- Lithuania: US$15m
- Luxembourg: US$14m
- Mozambique: US$14m
- Ghana: US$14m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$14m
- Brazil: US$13m
- Peru: US$13m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$3bn | 31.4% |
| 2 | Taiwan | US$1bn | 14.8% |
| 3 | Germany | US$936m | 11.5% |
| 4 |  Netherlands | US$440m | 5.4% |
| 5 | Cambodia | US$399m | 4.9% |
| 6 |  Portugal | US$328m | 4% |
| 7 |  Italy | US$279m | 3.4% |
| 8 |  Spain | US$188m | 2.3% |
| 9 |  Vietnam | US$158m | 1.9% |
| 10 |  Czechia | US$142m | 1.7% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | US$1bn | 13.4% |
| 2 | Germany | US$821m | 10.1% |
| 3 | Netherlands | US$635m | 7.8% |
| 4 |  Japan | US$483m | 5.9% |
| 5 |  France | US$459m | 5.6% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | US$326m | 4% |
| 7 | China | US$243m | 3% |
| 8 | Vietnam | US$240m | 2.9% |
| 9 | Spain | US$236m | 2.9% |
| 10 |  Switzerland | US$227m | 2.8% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 10
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N358448 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of tricycles from China
- N339879 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a mountain bicycle from Italy
- N330541 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a bicycle and two pedal assist electric bicycles from Canada
- N324529 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification and eligibility of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) of bicycles from Canada
- N293887 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of folding bicycles from the United Kingdom
- N292674 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification, Country of Origin and GSP eligibility of bicycles from Cambodia
- 600012250 HMRC
A bicycle (push-bike). A two-wheeled non-motorised vehicle designed for the transport of one person at a time. Comprises a frame, pedals, seat, handlebars, crank gear and derailleur system for changing gears, drive chain, wheels and tyres and braking system. It is entirely manually propelled and…
10 rulings in total for this code
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The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8712.00 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 14% and 15% (average 14.4%).
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 8712.00 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 14% and 15%.
171 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of 14% – 15%.
In the UK, anti-dumping duty of 48.5% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and 5 other countries (until 30 August 2029).
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of bicycles (non-motorised) into the UK came to £287.3m between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 5% on the year before); Taiwan supplied 20%, followed by Germany.
In 2024, countries exported bicycles (non-motorised) worth US$8bn (−8.1% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$3bn), followed by Taiwan.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorised?
Bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorised fall under HS subheading 8712.00, part of heading 8712, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on bicycles and other cycles in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8712.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 14% to 15%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on bicycles and other cycles in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8712.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 14% to 15%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most bicycles and other cycles?
China, with US$3bn in 2024 (31.4% of world exports).
Which countries can export bicycles (non-motorised) to the UK duty-free?
171 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of 14% – 15% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on bicycles (non-motorised)?
The UK charges anti-dumping duty of 48.5% on goods from China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and 5 other countries until 30 August 2029. The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import bicycles (non-motorised) from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Taiwan (20%), Germany (19%) and China (13%), out of total imports of £287.3m.