HS Code for Bicycle horn

Bicycle horns that operate electrically are classified under HS code 8512.30. This heading covers electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 85.39), windscreen wipers, defrosters, and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. Specifically, subheading 8512.30 is designated for sound signaling equipment. The classification is driven by the functional nature of the product as an electrical signaling device designed for use on a cycle. Under GIR 1, the product is placed in Chapter 85 because it is an electrical appliance. Even though it is a bicycle accessory, the specific provision for electrical signaling equipment in 85.12 takes precedence over the general parts and accessories heading for bicycles (87.14) due to the notes in Section XVII which exclude electrical equipment of Chapter 85 from being classified as vehicle parts if they are specifically provided for in their own chapter.

Products Included

• Battery-operated electronic bicycle horns
• Rechargeable USB bicycle sirens
• Electric buzzers designed for cycle handlebars
• Electronic multi-sound bicycle alarms
• Electric horns integrated with bicycle lights (if the horn is the primary function)

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification for a bicycle horn is 8306.10. However, 8306.10 is strictly for non-electric bells and gongs made of base metal. If the horn uses a battery or electrical circuit to produce sound, it must be moved to 8512.30. Another common error is using 8714.99 (other bicycle parts). According to the Section XVII notes, electrical machinery and equipment of Chapter 85 are excluded from Chapter 87, meaning 8512.30 is the legally correct code for electrical horns regardless of their use on a bicycle.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Bicycle horn?

The HS code for an electrical bicycle horn is 8512.30. For a manual, non-electric bell, the code is 8306.10.

Does this code include horns for motorcycles?

Yes, HS code 8512.30 covers electrical sound signaling equipment for both cycles (bicycles) and motor vehicles.