U.S. imports of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Cylinder Capacity 50–250 cc (SITC 78513) totaled $38.2M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Cylinder Capacity 50–250 cc paid $5.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.84% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Cylinder Capacity 50–250 cc imports of $38.2M in August 2026 ran 36% above the year-to-date monthly average of $28.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMotorcycles in the 50–250 cc displacement band represent a commercially significant commuter and entry-level sport segment, widely sourced from Asian manufacturing hubs. The displacement range — strictly above 50 cc and not exceeding 250 cc — must be confirmed by manufacturer documentation, as the boundary with the sub-50 cc and 250–500 cc categories carries distinct duty implications. EPA emissions certification and NHTSA safety compliance are mandatory for US market entry regardless of origin.
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447 import shipments a month
The key distinction is engine type and design intent: motorcycles in this heading use a reciprocating internal combustion piston engine and are designed primarily as motorcycles, whereas mopeds and cycles with auxiliary motors fall under a separate NES heading. Functional design, maximum speed capability, and pedal presence (or absence) are factors CBP considers when the classification is contested.
Importers should verify whether Section 301 or antidumping/countervailing duty orders apply to motorcycles from specific origins, as trade-remedy coverage can shift. A licensed customs broker can confirm current order scope and any applicable exclusions before shipment.
Basic heading 260 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 78513 · $38.2M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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China and Japan together supply 60% of it.
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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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ImportsExports
Imports
$38.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $378.6M of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Cylinder Capacity 50–250 cc.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.