HS Code for Electric Scooter
The HS code for electric scooter is 8711.60 (Motorcycles/cycles with electric motor). In the United States, the full 10-digit HTS code is 8711.60.00.50, and goods made in China currently carry a stacked ad-valorem duty of about 12.5% once Section 301, 232 and 122 measures are applied.
Code variants for electric scooter
Classification changes with material, power and construction. Pick the row that matches your product — each code links to its full tariff breakdown.
| Variant | HS6 | Why | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle with electric motor | 8711.60 | Motorcycles/cycles fitted with an electric motor are classified under 8711.60. | 8711.60.00.50 → |
| Non-motorized bicycle | 8712.00 | A non-motorized bicycle is classified under 8712.00 (different code). | 8712.00.15.10 → |
US duty stack for electric scooter (made in China)
Classification Receipt
8711.60.00.50
Motorcycles/cycles with electric motor
| MFN base rate (Col. 1 General)Source: USITC HTS 2026 · effective 2026-01-01 | 0.0% |
| Section 301 · Forced labour 12.5% (Annex II exclusions not yet parsed)Source: USTR · Section 301 (forced labour) · effective 2026-07-24 | +12.5% |
| Total ad valorem (× customs value) | 12.5% |
✓ Computed by the rule engine · every line carries its official source · plus MPF 0.3464% + HMF 0.125% (ocean)HTS-2026-Rev.11 · US ← CN
Example lane: China → US. Other origins and landed cost: landed-cost calculator. Full code detail: 8711.60.00.50 →
FAQ
- What is the HS code for electric scooter?
- 8711.60 (Motorcycles/cycles with electric motor). The 10-digit US HTS code is 8711.60.00.50. Always confirm against the exact material and function of your product.
- What is the US import duty for electric scooter from China?
- About 12.5% ad valorem when stacked: MFN base rate (Col. 1 General) 0.0%; Section 301 · Forced labour 12.5% (Annex II exclusions not yet parsed) 12.5%. Each line links to its official source and effective date. Federal MPF/HMF are additional.
- Do different versions of electric scooter use different HS codes?
- Yes. Cycle with electric motor → 8711.60; Non-motorized bicycle → 8712.00. Material and construction change the classification, so pick the row that matches your product.
- Where does this HS code data come from?
- US HTS 2026 (USITC), Section 301 (USTR), Section 232 (BIS) and Section 122 (Federal Register). Every rate carries a source_url and effective_from. Current build uses a structurally-real sample dataset.
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