Product classification

HS code for Bicycle frames: 8714.99

Cycles, parts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 8714.9.

Classification of bicycle frames under HS 8714.99

Bicycle frames are classified under HS code 871499 because they represent a fundamental structural component of bicycles not specifically enumerated elsewhere within the Harmonized System. Chapter 87 covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof. Heading 8714 is dedicated to "Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713," which includes bicycles. Subheading 8714.9 pertains to other parts, and 8714.99 serves as a residual category for parts not elsewhere specified in 8714.91 through 8714.98. As bicycle frames are not explicitly listed in more specific subheadings, they are appropriately classified under this 'not elsewhere specified' code.

Covers
  • Road bicycle frames
  • Mountain bicycle frames
  • BMX bicycle frames
  • Electric bicycle frames (when imported as frames only)
  • Frame sets (frame with accompanying fork)
Also under 8714.99
  • Ritchey Handlebars
  • Thomson Seatposts
  • Ergon Grips
  • Zefal Bottle Cages
  • KMC Chains (if not classified elsewhere)

Codes often confused with 8714.99

Common mistake. Bicycle frames are occasionally misclassified with other bicycle components. For example, they should not be classified under HS 871491, which is specifically for "Forks and parts thereof," even though forks are often sold with frames. Similarly, HS 871492 covers "Wheel rims and spokes," and HS 871494 covers "Brakes, including coaster braking hubs and hub brakes, and parts thereof." These codes are distinct and apply to different parts of a bicycle. The general residual code 871499 is appropriate for frames due to their specific nature as a primary structural component not detailed in other subheadings.

8714.91Cycles; frames and forks, and parts thereof8714.92Cycles; parts thereof, wheel rims and spokes8714.94Cycles; parts thereof, brakes, including coaster braking hubs and hub-brakes, and parts thereof

Top exporters and importers of HS 871499 (the code used for bicycle frames), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871499 (the code used for bicycle frames) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 18% 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 871499, not only bicycle frames.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $1.2B
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$1.1B
  3. 3 Japan $333M

World total: $4.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $840M
  2. 2 Netherlands $311M
  3. 3 France $230M

World total: $4.7B 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 bicycle frames

Brazil splits HS 8714.99 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about bicycle frames

What is the HS code for Bicycle frames?

The HS code for Bicycle frames is 871499 (Cycles; parts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 8714.9). The HS code for bicycle frames is 871499, which covers parts and accessories of cycles, not elsewhere specified.

How do I classify Bicycle frames for customs?

Bicycle frames is classified under HS code 871499 — Cycles; parts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 8714.9. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are frames for electric bicycles classified under the same HS code?

Yes, frames specifically designed for electric bicycles are generally classified under HS 871499, as they function as parts of cycles and are not separately specified.

Which countries are the top exporters of bicycle frames (HS 871499)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871499 (the code used for bicycle frames) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.2B, 25% of world exports), Taiwan (about $1.1B) and Japan ($333M). World exports came to about $4.9B, 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 frames (HS 871499)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 871499 (the code used for bicycle frames) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($840M, 18% of world imports), the Netherlands ($311M) and France ($230M). World imports came to about $4.7B, 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 frames the same in all countries?

The base HS code 871499 for Bicycle frames 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 frames in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 871499 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for bicycle frames depends on the product's details: 8714.99.10 (Cycle gear-change mechanisms), 8714.99.20 (Threadless cycle headsets), 8714.99.90 (Other cycle parts and accessories).