U.S. imports of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, 250–500 cc (HS 871130) totaled $51.7M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, 250–500 cc paid $6.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.77% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, 250–500 cc imports of $51.7M in August 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $39.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCylinder displacement is the primary classification driver here: the US schedule subdivides this heading into three narrow bands — 250–290 cc (8711300030), 290–490 cc (8711300060), and 490–500 cc (8711300090) — making precise engine specification documentation essential at entry. Thailand is the dominant supplier, reflecting major assembly operations by Japanese OEMs in Southeast Asia, with Japan and Austria also significant sources. Bikes in this displacement class are widely used in commuter, adventure-touring, and entry-level sport segments, and importers should confirm EPA emissions compliance and DOT safety standards before shipment.
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460 import shipments a month
CBP classifies by the actual cylinder displacement stated in the manufacturer's technical documentation. The three active lines cover 250–290 cc, 290–490 cc, and 490–500 cc respectively, so an accurate engine specification sheet or certificate of conformity is required to support the correct 10-digit code at entry.
Motorcycles intended for US road use must meet EPA emissions standards (administered by the Environmental Protection Agency) and DOT Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Importers typically need to provide a conformance declaration or bond through a registered importer if the vehicle was not originally manufactured to US specifications.
Subheading 3 of 7 in heading 8711
Subheading 871130 · $51.7M of $244.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$51.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $500.1M of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, 250–500 cc and exported $48.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Austria and Thailand together supply 54% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.77% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8711300060 | Motorcycles Exceeding 290cc not Exceeding 490cc | $40.6M | 11.35% | 99.54% | $4.6M |
| 8711300030 | Motorcycles Exceeding 250cc But not Exceeding 290 | $7.5M | 13.73% | 99.82% | $1.0M |
| 8711300090 | Motorcycles Exceeding 490cc not Exceeding 500cc | $3.7M | 12.41% | 100.00% | $459K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8711300000 | Motorcycles (Including Mopeds), Cycl, Exc250cc, Nt500 | $3.6M |
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.
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