Product classification
HS code for Bicycle light: 8512.10
Lighting or visual signalling equipment, electrical, of a kind used on bicycles, excluding articles of heading no. 8539.
Classification of bicycle light under HS 8512.10
HS code 851210 is specifically designated for electrical lighting or visual signalling equipment designed for bicycles. This heading encompasses devices that provide illumination or enhance visibility for the rider, such as headlamps and taillamps. The classification emphasizes the electrical nature of the equipment and its exclusive application to bicycles, differentiating it from lighting equipment for other vehicles or general-purpose lighting. The explicit exclusion of articles from heading 8539 (electric filament or discharge lamps) means that individual bulbs or light sources, if imported separately, would fall under 8539, but complete lighting units for bicycles are classified here as integrated systems.
- Covers
- Front bicycle lights (headlights)
- Rear bicycle lights (taillights)
- Bicycle dynamo lighting systems
- Battery-powered bicycle lights
- Rechargeable bicycle lights
- Bicycle wheel lights (for visual signalling)
- Integrated bicycle lighting systems
- Also under 8512.10
- Bontrager Ion 200 RT
- Lezyne KTV Drive Rear
- Garmin Varia RTL515
- Cateye Volt 800
- NiteRider Lumina 1200 Boost
- Busch & Müller Lumotec IQ-X.
Codes often confused with 8512.10
Common mistake. Potential misclassifications often arise from similar products for different vehicles or component-level distinctions: 851220 (Lighting or visual signalling equipment for motor vehicles): This code covers similar electrical equipment but for motor vehicles. The distinction is solely based on the intended vehicle type. Bicycle lights are specifically designed and marketed for bicycles. 8539 (Electric filament or discharge lamps): This heading covers the light sources themselves (e.g., LED bulbs, halogen bulbs) when imported separately as individual components. If a bicycle light is imported as a complete, assembled unit with its bulb, it falls under 851210. If only the replacement bulb is imported, it would be under 8539. 9405 (Lamps and lighting fittings not elsewhere specified or included): This is a residual heading for lighting. Bicycle lights are specifically provided for in 851210, making 9405 inappropriate due to the principle of specific classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851210 (the code used for bicycle light), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851210 (the code used for bicycle light) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% 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 851210, not only bicycle light.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $198M 49% of world exports
- 2 Germany $46M 11% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$32M 7.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $405M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $65M 18% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $38M 10% of world imports
- 3 France $25M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $367M 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 light
Brazil classifies bicycle light under NCM 8512.10.00: HS 8512.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bicycle light
What is the HS code for Bicycle light?
The HS code for Bicycle light is 851210 (Lighting or visual signalling equipment; electrical, of a kind used on bicycles, excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
How do I classify Bicycle light for customs?
Bicycle light is classified under HS code 851210 — Lighting or visual signalling equipment; electrical, of a kind used on bicycles, excluding articles of heading no. 8539. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for bicycle lights?
The HS code for bicycle lights is 851210. This code covers electrical lighting and visual signalling equipment specifically designed for bicycles, encompassing both front and rear lights.
Are bicycle reflectors classified under 851210?
No, bicycle reflectors are not classified under 851210. This code is specifically for electrical lighting equipment. Bicycle reflectors, which are passive safety devices, are typically classified under HS code 871499, as other parts and accessories of cycles, because they do not involve electrical components for illumination.
Which countries are the top exporters of bicycle light (HS 851210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851210 (the code used for bicycle light) in UN Comtrade data were China ($198M, 49% of world exports), Germany ($46M) and Taiwan (about $32M). World exports came to about $405M, 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 light (HS 851210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851210 (the code used for bicycle light) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($65M, 18% of world imports), the Netherlands ($38M) and France ($25M). World imports came to about $367M, 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 light the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851210 for Bicycle light 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 light in Brazil?
In Brazil, bicycle light (HS 851210) is classified under NCM 8512.10.00.