HS Code for Bicycle frame

HS code 871491 is specifically allocated for bicycle frames and forks, along with their respective parts. This classification recognizes these components as the fundamental structural elements of a bicycle, providing the main chassis and steering mechanism. The heading distinguishes these core components from other bicycle parts, emphasizing their critical role in the assembly and function of a complete cycle. It applies whether these items are imported individually for manufacturing or as replacement parts, provided they are identifiable as frames or forks for cycles of heading 8712.

Products Included

• Bicycle frames (e.g., road, mountain, BMX, hybrid, electric bicycle frames)
• Bicycle forks (e.g., suspension forks, rigid forks, carbon forks)
• Frame dropouts
• Fork crowns
• Steerer tubes (when imported separately as parts of forks)
• Seat tube assemblies (when integral to the frame)
• Head tubes (when integral to the frame)

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification involves confusing 871491 with the general residual category for bicycle parts, 871499. While 871499 covers parts not elsewhere specified, frames and forks are explicitly enumerated in 871491, making it the precise and correct classification. It is important to note that even frames designed for electric bicycles are classified here, as 8714 covers parts for cycles of heading 8711 to 8713. Another potential error is classifying a frame as a complete bicycle under 871200; however, 871200 is reserved for fully assembled or substantially complete cycles, not individual major components like a frame.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Bicycle frame?

The HS code for a bicycle frame is 871491, which also includes bicycle forks and their parts.

Are bicycle forks included in this HS code?

Yes, bicycle forks are explicitly mentioned alongside frames in the description for HS code 871491, indicating that they are classified together as fundamental structural components.