U.S. imports of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Cylinder Capacity Exceeding 800 cc (SITC 78517) totaled $58.0M in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Cylinder Capacity Exceeding 800 cc paid $6.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.60% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Cylinder Capacity Exceeding 800 cc imports of $58.0M in August 2026 ran 35% below the year-to-date monthly average of $89.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLarge-displacement motorcycles above 800 cc represent the premium end of the internal combustion motorcycle market, encompassing touring bikes, high-performance sport bikes, and large cruisers — a segment where brand heritage and engineering specification drive purchasing decisions. Because no upper displacement ceiling applies, this heading captures the full range of high-capacity machines, including those exceeding 1,000 cc or 1,200 cc. Importers should note that large motorcycles from certain origins may be subject to antidumping or Section 301 measures, and NHTSA/EPA compliance documentation is mandatory for US market entry.
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2.0K import shipments a month
Large motorcycles have historically been the subject of trade-remedy investigations in the US market. Importers should check the current status of any antidumping or countervailing duty orders, as well as Section 301 applicability by country of origin, before finalizing sourcing decisions. A licensed customs broker can provide an up-to-date assessment.
Personally owned motorcycles imported for personal use must still meet EPA and NHTSA standards unless they qualify for a specific exemption (e.g., the 'show or display' exemption for rare vehicles, or the 25-year exemption for antique motorcycles). Standard commercial importation requires a DOT HS-7 declaration and EPA conformity documentation at the port of entry.
Basic heading 208 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 78517 · $58.0M of $172.0B
ImportsExports
Imports
$58.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$25.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $980.0M of Motorcycles with Reciprocating Piston Engine, Cylinder Capacity Exceeding 800 cc.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and Thailand together supply 62% of it. Thailand pays 14.6% duty; Canada 0.3%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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