Product classification
HS code for Bicycle: 8712.00
Bicycles and other cycles, including delivery tricycles, not motorised.
Classification of bicycle under HS 8712.00
Heading 871200 specifically encompasses complete bicycles and other non-motorized cycles. This classification applies to fully assembled or substantially complete articles designed for human propulsion, ready for immediate use or requiring minimal assembly. The primary criterion for inclusion under this code is the absence of any motor, distinguishing these cycles from motorized variants. This heading is intended for the finished consumer product, encompassing a wide range of designs from recreational to utility-focused cycles. It serves to classify the entire article, rather than its individual components, which are addressed in separate headings. The scope includes all forms of human-powered cycles, provided they are not equipped with an auxiliary power unit.
- Covers
- Complete road bicycles
- Mountain bicycles
- BMX bicycles
- Children's bicycles
- Tandem bicycles
- Unicycles
- Delivery tricycles (non-motorized)
- Adult tricycles (non-motorized)
- Folding bicycles
- Recumbent bicycles
- Also under 8712.00
- Trek Domane
- Specialized Stumpjumper
- Giant Contend
- Brompton Folding Bike
- Schwinn Cruiser
Codes often confused with 8712.00
Common mistake. A common error involves confusing 871200 with codes for bicycle parts, such as those under heading 8714. While 8714 covers components like frames (871491), brakes (871494), or hubs (871493), 871200 is exclusively for the complete, assembled cycle. Importing a bicycle in a "knocked down" (KD) state, but still constituting a complete article, would generally fall under 871200. Another frequent misclassification occurs with motorized cycles, which fall under heading 8711. The explicit "not motorised" condition in 871200 is crucial for correct classification, ensuring that electric bicycles, mopeds, or other motor-assisted cycles are not included here, as their classification is determined by the presence and type of motor.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871200 (the code used for bicycle), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871200 (the code used for bicycle) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 871200, not only bicycle.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.6B 29% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$1.1B 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $945M 10% of world exports
World total: $9.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $900M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $895M 11% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $758M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $8.2B 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
Brazil splits HS 8712.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8712.00.10Bicycles, not motorised
- 8712.00.90Tricycles and other non-motorised cycles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bicycle
What is the HS code for Bicycle?
The HS code for Bicycle is 871200 (Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised). The HS code for a complete, non-motorized bicycle is 871200. This applies to all types of human-powered cycles without an auxiliary motor.
How do I classify Bicycle for customs?
Bicycle is classified under HS code 871200 — Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include electric bicycles?
No, electric bicycles are typically classified under HS code 8711. This is because they are equipped with an auxiliary electric motor, which categorizes them as motor vehicles, even if they retain pedal functionality. The "not motorised" clause of 871200 specifically excludes them.
Which countries are the top exporters of bicycle (HS 871200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871200 (the code used for bicycle) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.6B, 29% of world exports), Taiwan (about $1.1B) and Germany ($945M). World exports came to about $9.2B, 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 (HS 871200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871200 (the code used for bicycle) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($900M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($895M) and the Netherlands ($758M). World imports came to about $8.2B, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871200 for Bicycle 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 in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 871200 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for bicycle depends on the product's details: 8712.00.10 (Bicycles, not motorised), 8712.00.90 (Tricycles and other non-motorised cycles).