U.S. imports of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Over 800 cc (HS 871150) totaled $58.0M in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Over 800 cc paid $6.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.60% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Over 800 cc imports of $58.0M in August 2026 ran 35% below the year-to-date monthly average of $89.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLarge-displacement motorcycles — the heavyweight touring, superbike, and adventure categories — fall here, with Japan and Germany the leading suppliers to the US market, followed by Thailand and Italy. The heading splits into two practical sub-bands: 800–970 cc (8711500030) and over 970 cc (8711500060), the latter capturing flagship models from premium European and Japanese brands. Germany's presence reflects brands such as BMW Motorrad, whose high-value tourers and adventure bikes are concentrated in the over-970 cc line.
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2.0K import shipments a month
The manufacturer's certificate of conformity or engine specification sheet showing the exact swept volume in cubic centimeters is the controlling document. CBP will use that figure to assign the shipment to either 8711500030 (800–970 cc) or 8711500060 (over 970 cc). Rounding conventions in marketing materials are not accepted in lieu of the technical specification.
Canada is a listed supplier for this heading, and goods originating in Canada that meet USMCA rules of origin are eligible for USMCA preferential treatment. Importers must obtain a valid certification of origin from the producer or exporter and ensure the motorcycle meets the applicable regional value content and tariff-shift requirements.
Subheading 2 of 7 in heading 8711
Subheading 871150 · $58.0M 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 | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8711500060 | Motorcycles Exceeding 970 Cc | $49.8M | 10.25% | 83.00% | $5.1M |
| 8711500030 | Motorcycles Exceeding 800cc not Exceed 970cc | $9.6M | 12.37% | 100.00% | $1.2M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8711500000 | Motorcycles&cycles, W Recip Int Comb Eng, Gt 800cc | $25.4M |
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
Japan and Thailand together supply 62% of it. Thailand pays 14.6% duty; Canada 0.3%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
14.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.60% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$58.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$25.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $980.0M of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Over 800 cc and exported $397.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.