The tariff classification of a bicycle from China
Issued July 19, 2006 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8712.00.3500
Headings: 8712
Product description
The merchandise is a bicycle, model 8564-12, described as the 26” 3S MTB WITH D-DRIVE/DEKRA model. Your website indicates that this is a cruiser style bicycle featuring alloy linear-pull brakes, a three-speed gear hub and an SL-3S35 “twist and go” shifter. It is constructed utilizing a direct drive mechanism instead of a chain. It has a net weight of 16.50 kg, which includes a rear carrying rack. The specification sheet you submitted indicates that the tires measure 26 inches in diameter and 1.75 inches in cross-sectional diameter. You indicate that you are seeking classification under subheading 8712.00.25, HTSUS. This subheading is not appropriate, however, since this bicycle is designed for use with tires having a cross-sectional diameter of 1.75 inches, which exceeds the threshold of 4.13 cm (1.6259 inches) as specified in that subheading.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the chainless bicycle will be 8712.00.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorized, bicycles having both wheels exceeding 63.
Full text
NY M84888 July 19, 2006 CLA-2-87:RR:NC:N1:121 M84888 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8712.00.3500 Mr. Daniel Leightman Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP 1000 Louisiana, Suite 3400 Houston, Texas 77002 RE: The tariff classification of a bicycle from China Dear Mr. Leightman: In your letter dated June 23, 2006, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Dynacraft BSC, Inc. The merchandise is a bicycle, model 8564-12, described as the 26” 3S MTB WITH D-DRIVE/DEKRA model. Your website indicates that this is a cruiser style bicycle featuring alloy linear-pull brakes, a three-speed gear hub and an SL-3S35 “twist and go” shifter. It is constructed utilizing a direct drive mechanism instead of a chain. It has a net weight of 16.50 kg, which includes a rear carrying rack. The specification sheet you submitted indicates that the tires measure 26 inches in diameter and 1.75 inches in cross-sectional diameter. You indicate that you are seeking classification under subheading 8712.00.25, HTSUS. This subheading is not appropriate, however, since this bicycle is designed for use with tires having a cross-sectional diameter of 1.75 inches, which exceeds the threshold of 4.13 cm (1.6259 inches) as specified in that subheading. The applicable subheading for the chainless bicycle will be 8712.00.3500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorized, bicycles having both wheels exceeding 63.5 cm in diameter, other. The rate of duty will be 11 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Barbara Kaiser at 646-733-3024. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division
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