Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Electrical Lighting & Visual Signaling Equipment for Bicycles (HS 851210) totaled $1.4M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Electrical Lighting & Visual Signaling Equipment for Bicycles paid $211K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.44% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Electrical Lighting & Visual Signaling Equipment for Bicycles imports of $1.4M in August 2026 ran 24% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBicycle-specific electrical lighting and visual signaling devices — including headlamps, taillights, and reflective signal units — are classified separately from motor vehicle lighting under heading 8512. Imports from China dominate this heading, with Taiwan and Vietnam as secondary sources, making the supply chain heavily concentrated in Asia. Goods from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a key cost consideration for importers sourcing bicycle safety lighting. The US tariff schedule distinguishes between lighting equipment (8512102000) and visual signaling equipment (8512104000), so correct classification between these two lines is essential for accurate duty assessment.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
157 import shipments a month
Lighting equipment (8512102000) generally refers to active illumination devices such as headlamps and taillights that emit light to help the rider see or be seen. Visual signaling equipment (8512104000) covers devices whose primary function is to signal — such as turn indicators or reflective signal lamps. The distinction turns on primary function; when in doubt, consult a licensed customs broker or CBP binding ruling.
Yes. Bicycle electrical lighting and signaling equipment sourced from China is subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard MFN duty rate. Importers should verify the applicable Section 301 list and any exclusions that may apply to their specific product before entry.
Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 8512
Subheading 851210 · $1.4M of $545.8M
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 851210 — Electrical Lighting & Visual Signaling Equipment for Bicycles, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8512102000 | Bicycle Lighting Equipment | $1.0M | 13.16% | 92.16% | $135K |
| 8512104000 | Bicycle Visual Signalling Equipment | $542K | 13.96% | 99.41% | $76K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8512100000 | Lighting or Visual Signaling Equipment for Bicycle | $324K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$324KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $19.5M of Electrical Lighting & Visual Signaling Equipment for Bicycles and exported $6.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Taiwan together supply 88% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
1.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.44% of imports for consumption.