Import duty on bicycles
Non-motorized bicycles are 8712 (5.5–11% by wheel size); frames and parts are 8714. China origin adds Section 301.
General rate (8712.00.1520)
5.5% – 11%
Effective from China
17.5%
base + Section 301
This is an informational estimate, not a customs ruling. Tariffs change frequently — confirm the live rate on the official USITC HTS and read our methodology & disclaimer. For a binding classification, consult a licensed customs broker or request a CBP ruling.
Worked duty example
A $2,000 ocean shipment of bicycles from China, using 8712.00.1520.
Duty stack · from China
- General (Column 1) rate
- 5.5% – 11%
- Section 301 — China (List 4A)
- + 7.5%
- Section 122 — 10% global baseline
- + 10%
Verified duty so far17.5%
Landed cost · $2,000.00 shipment (ocean)
| Customs value | $2,000.00 |
| Base dutyFree(indicative) | $0.00 |
| Section 301 — China (List 4A)7.5% | $150.00 |
| Section 122 — 10% global baseline10% | $200.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | $2.62 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)0.13% | $2.50 |
| Freight | $240.00 |
| Total landed cost(~17.5% duty) | $2,595.12 |
- · The duty rate for this code isn't a plain percentage (it may be a specific or compound rate like $/kg) or wasn't verified — treat the base duty as indicative and confirm on the official HTS.
- · Informal entry (value under $2,500): MPF is a small flat fee rather than 0.3464% of value.
Cost your bicycles import
Classify the exact product, stack the real tariffs and get the whole landed cost — free to start.