Product classification
HS code for Bicycle frame: 8714.91
Cycles, frames and forks, and parts thereof.
Classification of bicycle frame under HS 8714.91
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.
- Covers
- 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)
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871491 (the code used for bicycle frame), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871491 (the code used for bicycle frame) 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 frame.
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 frame
Brazil classifies bicycle frame 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 frame
What is the HS code for Bicycle frame?
The HS code for Bicycle frame is 871491 (Cycles; frames and forks, and parts thereof). The HS code for a bicycle frame is 871491, which also includes bicycle forks and their parts.
How do I classify Bicycle frame for customs?
Bicycle frame is classified under HS code 871491 — Cycles; frames and forks, and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of bicycle frame (HS 871491)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871491 (the code used for bicycle frame) 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 frame (HS 871491)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871491 (the code used for bicycle frame) 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 frame the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871491 for Bicycle frame 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 frame in Brazil?
In Brazil, bicycle frame (HS 871491) is classified under NCM 8714.91.00.