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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of motorcycles with reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity 250–500 cc (SITC 78515) totaled $35.0M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Cylinder Capacity 250–500 cc paid $3.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $35.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMid-displacement motorcycles in the 250–500 cc range serve a broad recreational and commuter market, bridging entry-level and performance segments and attracting both new riders and experienced enthusiasts seeking manageable power. Displacement must exceed 250 cc and must not exceed 500 cc — a specification that manufacturers document on engine plates and certificates of conformity. Importers should confirm EPA emissions compliance and NHTSA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard adherence before shipment, as non-conforming units face detention or destruction at the port.
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The motorcycle must meet EPA emission standards (typically demonstrated via an EPA-issued certificate of conformity) and NHTSA safety standards under FMVSS. Importers must file a DOT HS-7 declaration at entry. Motorcycles not meeting these standards cannot be legally sold or registered and must be exported or destroyed.
If the manufacturer's certified engine displacement is at or very close to 500 cc, importers should obtain a formal engine specification sheet and, if necessary, request a CBP binding ruling. A displacement that technically exceeds 500 cc — even marginally — shifts the unit into the 500–800 cc heading, which may carry different duty treatment.
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