Product classification
HS code for Bicycle fork: 8714.91
Cycles, frames and forks, and parts thereof.
Classification of bicycle fork under HS 8714.91
Bicycle forks are classified under HS code 8714.91. This classification is based on the structure of the Harmonized System, where Chapter 87 covers vehicles and their parts. Heading 87.14 is reserved for parts and accessories of bicycles and other cycles. Within this heading, subheading 8714.91 specifically identifies frames and forks, along with their constituent parts. The fork is a critical structural component that holds the front wheel and allows the rider to steer; therefore, it is classified alongside the frame. This classification applies to all types of forks, including rigid forks and suspension forks, as well as forks made from various materials such as steel, aluminum, or carbon fiber. The determination follows GIR 1 and GIR 6, ensuring that the most specific description available in the nomenclature is utilized for the product.
- Covers
- Rigid front forks for road or city bicycles
- Suspension forks for mountain bikes (MTB)
- Carbon fiber racing forks
- Fork blades and fork crowns (as parts of forks)
- Steerer tubes and dropouts when shipped as fork components
- Also under 8714.91
- Giant TCR Advanced Frame
- Specialized S-Works Tarmac Frame
- RockShox Pike Fork
- Fox 36 Fork
- Enve Carbon Fork
Codes often confused with 8714.91
Common mistake. Bicycle forks are sometimes misclassified under 8714.99, which is the "other" category for bicycle parts. This is incorrect because 8714.91 provides a specific named entry for forks. Another error occurs when suspension forks are classified under 8479.89 (other machines and mechanical appliances) due to their internal damping mechanisms. However, because the fork is an identifiable part of a bicycle and is specifically named in heading 87.14, Section XVII Note 2 and 3 ensure it remains within the vehicle parts chapter rather than the machinery chapter.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871491 (the code used for bicycle fork), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871491 (the code used for bicycle fork) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 871491, not only bicycle fork.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.4B 47% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$663M 23% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Vietnam* ~$217M 7.4% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $707M 24% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$217M 7.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $189M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $3.0B 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 code for bicycle fork
Brazil classifies bicycle fork under NCM 8714.91.00: HS 8714.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bicycle fork
What is the HS code for Bicycle fork?
The HS code for Bicycle fork is 871491 (Cycles; frames and forks, and parts thereof). The HS code for a bicycle fork is 8714.91, which includes frames, forks, and their parts.
How do I classify Bicycle fork for customs?
Bicycle fork is classified under HS code 871491 — Cycles; frames and forks, and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are suspension forks classified differently than rigid forks?
No, both suspension and rigid forks for bicycles are classified under HS code 8714.91 as they both serve the primary function of a cycle fork.
Which countries are the top exporters of bicycle fork (HS 871491)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871491 (the code used for bicycle fork) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 47% of world exports), Taiwan (about $663M) and Vietnam (about $217M). World exports came to about $2.9B, 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 bicycle fork (HS 871491)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871491 (the code used for bicycle fork) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($707M, 24% of world imports), Taiwan (about $217M) and the Netherlands ($189M). World imports came to about $3.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Bicycle fork the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871491 for Bicycle fork is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bicycle fork in Brazil?
In Brazil, bicycle fork (HS 871491) is classified under NCM 8714.91.00.