U.S. imports of bicycle & cycle brakes, including coaster braking hubs (HS 871494) totaled $2.7M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Bicycle & Cycle Brakes, Including Coaster Braking Hubs paid $437K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 16.08% of the $2.7M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Bicycle & Cycle Brakes, Including Coaster Braking Hubs imports of $2.7M in August 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBrake system type is the primary classification driver here: the US schedule distinguishes caliper brakes (8714943020), coaster brakes for single-speed bicycles (8714943040), brakes for three-speed bicycles (8714943050), and general bicycle brakes (8714943060), with a separate line for brake parts including drums (8714943080). Taiwan and Japan are the leading suppliers, reflecting the dominance of major component manufacturers in those markets; China is also a significant source. Hydraulic disc brake systems — increasingly standard on e-bikes and mountain bikes — are typically classified as caliper or general bicycle brakes depending on their actuation mechanism, and importers should verify the correct line with CBP when the mechanism is ambiguous.
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338 shipments/mo
Hydraulic disc brake assemblies designed for bicycles generally fall under 8714943060 (brakes, NESOI, for bicycles) or 8714943020 (caliper brakes, NESOI) depending on their mechanical configuration. Because CBP has not issued a universal ruling covering all hydraulic disc designs, importers handling new product configurations should consider requesting a binding ruling before the first shipment.
Brake levers and cables are generally considered parts of the brake system and may fall under 8714943080 (brake parts, NESOI) or, if they function as control accessories, potentially under heading 871499. The functional relationship to the brake assembly — and whether the part is sold as a brake component or a standalone accessory — guides the classification decision.
HSChapter 87
Subheading 6 of 9 in heading 8714
Subheading 871494 · $2.7M of $122.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$406KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $37.2M of Bicycle & Cycle Brakes, Including Coaster Braking Hubs.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8714949000 | Brakes, NESOI, And Parts of Vehicles, 8711 - 8713 | $1.8M | 14.97% | 100.00% | $270K |
| 8714943080 | Brake Prts (Incl Drum) NESOI, Of Heading 8711-8713 | $544K | 16.77% | 103.57% | $91K |
| 8714943020 | Caliper Brakes, NESOI, Of Heading 8711 to 8713 | $309K | 22.62% | 100.00% | $70K |
| 8714943060 | Brakes, NESOI, For Bicycles, NESOI | $64K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $6K |
| 8714943040 | Coaster Brakes Designed for Single-Speed Bicycle | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 8714943050 | Brakes, NESOI, Designed for Three-Speed Bicycles | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8714940000 | Brakes, Incl Coaster Brkng Hubs,Hub Brks,Prts,Nes | $406K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Taiwan and China together supply 70% of it. China pays 40.6% duty; Taiwan 10.2%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 16.08% of total import value.