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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of motorcycles with reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity 500–800 cc (SITC 78516) totaled $38.0M in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Cylinder Capacity 500–800 cc paid $3.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $37.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Cylinder Capacity 500–800 cc imports of $38.0M in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $43.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMotorcycles displacing more than 500 cc but not exceeding 800 cc occupy a performance-oriented segment that includes popular middleweight sport bikes, naked roadsters, and adventure tourers from European and Japanese manufacturers. The displacement bracket is defined by strict upper and lower bounds, making engine certification documents the pivotal classification evidence. Importers of European-origin units should assess whether applicable trade agreements affect duty treatment, while those sourcing from other origins should verify Section 301 or other trade-remedy applicability.
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Yes. Each motorcycle must display a manufacturer's label showing compliance with applicable FMVSS standards, and the importer must file a DOT HS-7 declaration. EPA certificates of conformity must be available for review. Importers acting as non-conforming vehicle importers (NCIs) face additional bonding and modification requirements.
The certified engine displacement on the manufacturer's specification sheet governs classification. If the stated displacement is exactly 800 cc, the unit falls in the over-800 cc heading (which covers capacity exceeding 800 cc), not this heading. Importers should obtain written confirmation of the precise displacement figure and retain it as part of the entry record.
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