Import duty on e-bikes & electric scooters

Electric bikes and motorcycles are 8711.60 and duty-free at the general rate, but China origin has carried a 25% additional rate — verify.

General rate (8711.60.0090)
Free
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 e-bikes & electric scooters from China, using 8711.60.0090.

Duty stack · from China
General (Column 1) rate
Free
Section 301 — China (List 4A)
+ 7.5%
Section 122 — 10% global baseline
+ 10%
Effective duty17.5%
Landed cost · $2,000.00 shipment (ocean)
Customs value$2,000.00
Base dutyFree$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
  • · Informal entry (value under $2,500): MPF is a small flat fee rather than 0.3464% of value.

China vs other origins

How much of the duty on e-bikes & electric scooters is origin-specific.

Effective duty by origin8711.60.0090
OriginBaseExtra tariffsEffective
ChinaFree+ 17.5%17.5%
VietnamFree+ 10%10%
IndiaFree+ 10%10%
GermanyFree+ 10%10%
MexicoFreeFree

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