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U.S. imports of electric motorcycles and mopeds (HS 871160) totaled $79.6M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Electric Motorcycles and Mopeds paid $11.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $78.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electric Motorcycles and Mopeds imports of $79.6M in April 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $58.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPropelled solely by an electric motor rather than a combustion engine, these vehicles are classified under a heading that the US schedule further divides by motor output: 8711600050 covers models with output at or below 250 watts — typically low-speed mopeds and e-bikes at the motorcycle/cycle boundary — while 8711600090 captures higher-output electric motorcycles. Cambodia leads US supply, a notable shift from traditional motorcycle-sourcing patterns, with Taiwan and China also significant; Chinese-origin electric motorcycles are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Correct classification between this heading and the non-motorized bicycle heading (8712) depends on whether the electric motor provides primary propulsion or only auxiliary assistance.
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The key distinction is whether the electric motor is the primary means of propulsion (8711) or merely an auxiliary assist to human pedaling (8712). CBP looks at motor output, the presence of functional pedals, and whether the vehicle can move without pedaling. A vehicle that cannot be propelled by pedals alone and relies on the motor for movement generally falls under 8711.
Several Asian manufacturers have shifted final assembly of electric two-wheelers to Cambodia, partly to access more favorable tariff treatment compared with Chinese-origin goods that carry Section 301 duties. Importers should verify that Cambodian-assembled units genuinely meet origin rules, as CBP scrutinizes substantial-transformation claims in this product category.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8711600090 | MOTORCYCLES (INCLUDING MOPED) ELECTRIC MOTOR NESOI | $60.8M | 14.42% | $8.7M |
| 8711600050 | MOTORCYCLES (INCL MOPED) ELEC MOTOR OUTPUT LT=250W | $18.8M | 12.73% | $2.3M |
MOTORCYCLES (INCLUDING MOPED) ELECTRIC MOTOR NESOI
MOTORCYCLES (INCL MOPED) ELEC MOTOR OUTPUT LT=250W
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8711600000 | MOTORCYCLES (INCLUDING MOPED)ELECTRIC MOTOR, NESOI | $6.7M |
MOTORCYCLES (INCLUDING MOPED)ELECTRIC MOTOR, NESOI
2.0K no
PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG >1500 NOV 3M CC
HS 870323
PASS VEH W/SPK-IG AND ELEC MOTOR,NOT CHRGD BY PLUG
HS 870340
MTR VEH TRANS GDS SPK IG IN C P ENG, GVW NOV 5 MTN
HS 870431
PASS MTR VEH,SPARK IGN ENG, >1000CC BUT =<1500CC
HS 870322
PASS VEH SPK-IG INT COM RCPR P ENG > 3000 CC
HS 870324
PTS & ACCESS OF BODIES OF MOTOR VEHICLES, NESOI
HS 870829
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $52.0M | $1.7M | -$50.3M |
| Wisconsin | $3.6M | $1.0M | -$2.6M |
| Colorado | $4.2M | $82K | -$4.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $43.4M | -- | -$43.4M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $8.0M | -- | -$8.0M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $5.3M | $17K | -$5.3M |