U.S. imports of Electric Motor Motorcycles and Mopeds (HS 871160) totaled $67.4M in August 2026, imported from 33 countries.
Importers of Electric Motor Motorcycles and Mopeds paid $10.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.84% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataElectric motorcycles and mopeds — including those with motor output at or below 250 watts (8711600050) and higher-powered variants (8711600090) — represent a fast-growing import segment driven by urban mobility demand and fleet electrification. Cambodia is the leading supplier to the US under this heading, a notable concentration given that country's relatively recent emergence as a manufacturing hub, followed by Taiwan, China, and Vietnam. Chinese-origin electric two-wheelers are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which has accelerated production shifts to Southeast Asian assembly locations; importers should be prepared to substantiate origin claims with detailed manufacturing records if CBP scrutinizes substantial-transformation assertions. NHTSA safety standards and EPA labeling requirements apply to street-legal motorcycles, while low-speed mopeds may face different state-level regulatory treatment.
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3.0K import shipments a month
The US schedule uses 250 watts of motor output as the breakpoint between 8711600050 (at or below 250W) and 8711600090 (above 250W). This threshold also has practical regulatory significance: many jurisdictions classify sub-250W electric two-wheelers as bicycles or low-speed vehicles rather than motorcycles, affecting NHTSA compliance obligations and state registration requirements. Importers should confirm the manufacturer's rated continuous motor output and ensure it matches the declared classification.
Cambodia's rise as a top supplier reflects manufacturers relocating or establishing assembly operations there partly to avoid Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods. CBP has increased scrutiny of transshipment and origin claims for electric vehicles assembled in Southeast Asia using predominantly Chinese components. Importers sourcing from Cambodia should maintain detailed bills of materials, production records, and substantial-transformation analyses to defend origin determinations if challenged.
ImportsExports
Imports
$67.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$9.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $772.9M of Electric Motor Motorcycles and Mopeds and exported $74.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 7 in heading 8711
Subheading 871160 · $67.4M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8711600090 | Motorcycles (Including Moped) Electric Motor NESOI | $50.1M | 18.66% | 95.27% | $9.3M |
| 8711600050 | Motorcycles (Incl Moped) Elec Motor Output Lt=250w | $14.0M | 10.30% | 84.48% | $1.4M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8711600000 | Motorcycles (Including Moped)Electric Motor, NESOI | $9.4M |
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
China and Taiwan together supply 48% of it. China pays 37.4% duty; Taiwan 8.1%.
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rate provision · imports
4.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.84% of imports for consumption.