U.S. imports of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Cylinder Capacity Not Exceeding 50 cc (SITC 78511) totaled $2.2M in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Cylinder Capacity Not Exceeding 50 cc paid $543K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 25.51% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSub-50 cc motorcycles — a segment that overlaps commercially with mopeds and motorized scooters — occupy the smallest engine-displacement bracket in the motorcycle classification hierarchy, and the 50 cc ceiling is the definitive boundary that separates them from higher-displacement categories. These lightweight, low-speed vehicles are widely used for urban last-mile transport in developing markets and as entry-level recreational units in the US. Engine displacement documentation from the manufacturer is the critical evidentiary requirement for correct classification at the border.
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52 import shipments a month
CBP typically relies on the manufacturer's certificate of origin, engine specification sheets, and the vehicle identification number (VIN) or engine number to confirm displacement. If documentation is ambiguous, CBP may request laboratory testing or an independent technical assessment.
Yes. The EPA regulates engine emissions for motorized vehicles, and DOT's NHTSA sets safety standards for motorcycles sold in the US. Importers must ensure compliance with applicable emissions certificates and safety standards, or the goods may be refused entry or require costly modifications.
Basic heading 78511 · $2.2M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Japan together supply 84% of it. China pays 31.8% duty; Austria 10.0%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $26.5M of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Cylinder Capacity Not Exceeding 50 cc.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.