Product classification
HS code for Bicycle horn: 8512.30
Sound signalling equipment, electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Classification of bicycle horn under HS 8512.30
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.
- Covers
- 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)
- Also under 8512.30
- Hella Supertone Horns
- Bosch EC6 Horns
- PIAA Sports Horns
- Fiamm Horns
- Wolo Bad Boy Air Horn
Codes often confused with 8512.30
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851230 (the code used for bicycle horn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851230 (the code used for bicycle horn) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 851230, not only bicycle horn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $406M 28% of world exports
- 2 Italy $132M 9.2% of world exports
- 3 United States $92M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $179M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $112M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $58M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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. 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 horn
Brazil classifies bicycle horn under NCM 8512.30.00: HS 8512.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bicycle horn
What is the HS code for Bicycle horn?
The HS code for Bicycle horn is 851230 (Sound signalling equipment; electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)). The HS code for an electrical bicycle horn is 8512.30. For a manual, non-electric bell, the code is 8306.10.
How do I classify Bicycle horn for customs?
Bicycle horn is classified under HS code 851230 — Sound signalling equipment; electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include horns for motorcycles?
Yes, HS code 8512.30 covers electrical sound signaling equipment for both cycles (bicycles) and motor vehicles.
Which countries are the top exporters of bicycle horn (HS 851230)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851230 (the code used for bicycle horn) in UN Comtrade data were China ($406M, 28% of world exports), Italy ($132M) and the United States ($92M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 horn (HS 851230)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851230 (the code used for bicycle horn) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($179M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($112M) and Thailand ($58M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 horn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851230 for Bicycle horn 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 horn in Brazil?
In Brazil, bicycle horn (HS 851230) is classified under NCM 8512.30.00.