The tariff classification of an electric pedal assist recumbent tricycle from the United Kingdom.
Issued November 17, 2017 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8711.60.0000
Headings: 8711
Product description
The items under consideration have been identified as the full range of Inspired Cycle Engineering Ltds. recumbent pedal tricycles, which you assert are fitted with an electric assist pedal system. In your request
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for these recumbent pedal tricycles with electric assist pedal system will be 8711.60.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars: With electric motor for propulsion”.
Full text
N291972 November 17, 2017 CLA-2-87:OT:RR:NC:N2:201 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8711.60.0000 Ewen S. Bell Inspired Cycle Engineering Unit 15 Tregoniggie Industrial Estate Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4SN UNITED KINGDOM RE: The tariff classification of an electric pedal assist recumbent tricycle from the United Kingdom. Dear Mr. Bell: In your letter dated November 9, 2017 you requested a tariff classification ruling. The items under consideration have been identified as the full range of Inspired Cycle Engineering Ltds. recumbent pedal tricycles, which you assert are fitted with an electric assist pedal system. In your request you state that these trikes are for use on road or trail use, and the electric assist motors only provide assistance when pedaling. The pedal assistance cuts out at 20 Mph. The trikes are constructed of an aluminium and steel frame with standard cycle components including wheels brakes and gearing, but with an additional 250 watt electric motor and 36 volt battery fitted. The applicable subheading for these recumbent pedal tricycles with electric assist pedal system will be 8711.60.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars: With electric motor for propulsion”. The rate of duty will be Free. 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 https://hts.usitc.gov/current. 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 Matthew Sullivan at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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