HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8712.00 – Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised
HS code 8712.00 is the 6-digit subheading for bicycles and other cycles, including delivery tricycles, not motorised. It is used for mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, children's bicycles and BMX bikes.
What HS 8712.00 covers
This HS code covers bicycles and other cycles, including delivery tricycles, that are not motorized. This is a massive global trade category, encompassing everything from children's bikes to high-performance racing bicycles, mountain bikes, and utility cycles. These goods are traded worldwide for recreation, sport, commuting, and commercial delivery. Major exporters are predominantly Asian countries, particularly China and Taiwan, which have vast manufacturing capabilities. Importers span virtually every country, with significant demand in Europe, North America, and other developed regions where cycling is popular for leisure, sport, and sustainable transport. Key factors include material innovation (carbon fiber, aluminum), design trends, and the impact of tariffs and trade agreements.
- Covers
- Mountain bikes
- Road bikes
- City bikes
- Children's bicycles
- BMX bikes
- Folding bikes
- Tricycles
- Unicycles
- Examples
- Trek Domane
- Specialized Stumpjumper
- Giant Contend
- Brompton Folding Bike
- Schwinn Cruiser
Codes often confused with 8712.00
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with electric bicycles, which, depending on their power and design, may fall under 871160 (electric motorcycles) or other codes if they have an auxiliary motor. It's also distinct from children's toys (950300) which might resemble bicycles.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 871200, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 871200 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 $2.6B 29% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$1.1B 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $945M 10% of world exports
World total: $9.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $900M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $895M 11% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $758M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $8.2B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 codes for 8712.00 2
Brazil splits HS 8712.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8712.00.10 Bicycles, not motorisedBicicletas
- 8712.00.90 Tricycles and other non-motorised cyclesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 87.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8712.00
What is HS code 871200?
HS code 871200 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised. This HS code covers bicycles and other cycles, including delivery tricycles, that are not motorized. This is a massive global trade category, encompassing everything from children's bikes to high-performance racing bicycles, mountain bikes, and utility cycles. These goods are traded worldwide for recreation, sport, commuting, and commercial delivery. Major exporters are predominantly Asian countries, particularly China and Taiwan, which have vast manufacturing capabilities. Importers span virtually every country, with significant demand in Europe, North America, and other developed regions where cycling is popular for leisure, sport, and sustainable transport. Key factors include material innovation (carbon fiber, aluminum), design trends, and the impact of tariffs and trade agreements.
What products fall under HS code 871200?
Mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes, children's bicycles, BMX bikes, folding bikes, tricycles, unicycles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 871200?
This code is frequently confused with electric bicycles, which, depending on their power and design, may fall under 871160 (electric motorcycles) or other codes if they have an auxiliary motor. It's also distinct from children's toys (950300) which might resemble bicycles.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 871200?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 871200 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.6B, 29% of world exports), Taiwan (about $1.1B) and Germany ($945M). World exports came to about $9.2B, 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 871200?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 871200 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($900M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($895M) and the Netherlands ($758M). World imports came to about $8.2B, 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 871200 structured?
HS code 871200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (87) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 871200?
Brazil splits HS code 871200 into 2 NCM codes: 8712.00.10 (Bicycles, not motorised), 8712.00.90 (Tricycles and other non-motorised cycles). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.