HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8711.60 – Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars; side-cars
HS code 8711.60 is the 6-digit subheading for motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles, fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars, side-cars. It is used for electric motorcycles, electric mopeds, electric scooters (motorcycle-type), electric dirt bikes and electric mini-bikes.
What HS 8711.60 covers
This HS code covers motorcycles and mopeds propelled by an electric motor, with or without sidecars. This category is at the forefront of the automotive industry's shift towards electrification, driven by environmental concerns, urban mobility needs, and technological advancements in battery and motor efficiency. Importers are increasingly diverse, including countries with strong EV incentives and growing urban populations, such as Norway, Germany, and China. Exporters are typically nations with advanced manufacturing capabilities and significant investment in electric vehicle technology, like China, Taiwan, and several European countries. Key considerations include battery technology, charging infrastructure, government subsidies, and evolving regulatory frameworks for electric two-wheelers.
- Covers
- Electric motorcycles
- Electric mopeds
- Electric scooters (motorcycle-type)
- Electric dirt bikes
- Electric mini-bikes
- Examples
- Zero SR/F
- LiveWire One
- Super Soco TC Max
- NIU MQi GT
- Energica Ego+
Codes often confused with 8711.60
Common mistake. This code can be confused with electric bicycles (often 871200 or even 871190 if they have an auxiliary motor but are primarily pedal-driven) or other electric personal mobility devices. The key is that it must be classified as a 'motorcycle' or 'moped' with an electric motor for propulsion.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 871160, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 871160 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.8B 46% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.5B 10% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $1.3B 8.5% of world exports
World total: $14.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.7B 17% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $1.2B 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $884M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $10.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8711.60
Brazil does not split HS 8711.60: its NCM code is 8711.60.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8711.60
What is HS code 871160?
HS code 871160 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars; side-cars. This HS code covers motorcycles and mopeds propelled by an electric motor, with or without sidecars. This category is at the forefront of the automotive industry's shift towards electrification, driven by environmental concerns, urban mobility needs, and technological advancements in battery and motor efficiency. Importers are increasingly diverse, including countries with strong EV incentives and growing urban populations, such as Norway, Germany, and China. Exporters are typically nations with advanced manufacturing capabilities and significant investment in electric vehicle technology, like China, Taiwan, and several European countries. Key considerations include battery technology, charging infrastructure, government subsidies, and evolving regulatory frameworks for electric two-wheelers.
What products fall under HS code 871160?
Electric motorcycles, electric mopeds, electric scooters (motorcycle-type), electric dirt bikes, electric mini-bikes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 871160?
This code can be confused with electric bicycles (often 871200 or even 871190 if they have an auxiliary motor but are primarily pedal-driven) or other electric personal mobility devices. The key is that it must be classified as a 'motorcycle' or 'moped' with an electric motor for propulsion.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 871160?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 871160 in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.8B, 46% of world exports), Germany ($1.5B) and the Netherlands ($1.3B). World exports came to about $14.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 871160?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 871160 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.7B, 17% of world imports), the Netherlands ($1.2B) and the United States ($884M). World imports came to about $10.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 871160 structured?
HS code 871160 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 871160?
In Brazil, HS code 871160 is NCM 8711.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.