U.S. imports of motorcycles and mopeds with engines not exceeding 50cc (HS 871110) totaled $2.2M in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Motorcycles and Mopeds with Engines Not Exceeding 50cc paid $543K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 24.94% of the $2.2M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSmall-displacement motorcycles and mopeds powered by reciprocating piston engines of 50cc or less occupy a single 10-digit US tariff line (8711100000), reflecting their relatively uniform commercial profile as entry-level or urban-mobility two-wheelers. China dominates supply in this displacement class, with Japan and Austria also present. Importers should note that these vehicles must comply with EPA emissions standards and NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) before entry, and non-compliant units may require costly modifications or face refusal of admission.
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52 shipments/mo
Motorcycles imported into the US must comply with NHTSA's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and EPA emissions regulations for motorcycles. Importers must file a DOT HS-7 declaration and an EPA 3520-1 form at entry. Vehicles not meeting these standards at the time of importation may be conditionally admitted for modification, but the importer bears the cost and responsibility for bringing them into compliance within a specified period.
Yes, provided the scooter is powered by a reciprocating internal combustion piston engine not exceeding 50cc, it falls under heading 871110 alongside conventional motorcycles and mopeds of the same displacement. The HTS does not distinguish between scooter-style and conventional motorcycle body configurations at this heading level — engine type and displacement are the controlling classification criteria.
HSChapter 87
Subheading 6 of 7 in heading 8711
Subheading 871110 · $2.2M of $244.4M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8711100000 | Motocycles (Incl Mopeds),Pist,Eng,Cyl,not,Exc 50cc | $2.2M | 24.94% | 96.95% | $543K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8711100000 | Motocycles (Incl Mopeds),Pist,Eng,Cyl,not,Exc 50cc | $473K |
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
$2.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$473KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $26.5M of Motorcycles and Mopeds with Engines Not Exceeding 50cc.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Japan together supply 84% of it. China pays 31.8% duty; Austria 10.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 24.94% of total import value.