HS Code for Bicycle wheel rims

Bicycle wheel rims are precisely classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 871492. This classification is situated within Chapter 87, which encompasses "Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof." More specifically, heading 8714 is dedicated to "Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713," a range that includes bicycles. The subheading 871492 is explicitly designated for "wheel rims and spokes" for cycles. This detailed categorization accurately reflects the product's fundamental role as a structural component of a bicycle wheel, crucial for its integrity, performance, and the mounting of tires. The HS nomenclature prioritizes specific parts over broader categories when such explicit detail is provided, ensuring precise customs declarations, facilitating international trade, and maintaining accurate global trade statistics.

Products Included

• Aluminum bicycle wheel rims (e.g., road, mountain, BMX)
• Carbon fiber bicycle wheel rims (e.g., aerodynamic, lightweight designs)
• Steel bicycle wheel rims (e.g., for utility or vintage bicycles)
• Tubeless-ready bicycle rims
• Clincher bicycle rims
• Tubular bicycle rims
• Bicycle wheel spokes (when imported with rims or as standalone items specifically for bicycle wheels)
• Nipples for bicycle spokes (as accessories to spokes and rims)

Common Misclassification

A frequent misclassification risk for bicycle wheel rims involves HS code 871499, which broadly covers "Other parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713." While rims are indeed bicycle parts, 871492 is the more specific and appropriate classification as it explicitly names "wheel rims and spokes." Another potential area of confusion is with 871200, which is designated for "Bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorized." This code applies to complete, assembled bicycles, not their individual components. Furthermore, general metal articles codes, such as those found in Chapter 73 for articles of iron or steel, are generally inappropriate because 871492 provides a highly specific classification tailored for bicycle parts, reflecting their intended use and design.

FAQ

What is the HS code for bicycle wheel rims?

The HS code for bicycle wheel rims is 871492.

Are bicycle spokes classified under the same HS code as rims?

Yes, bicycle spokes are also classified under HS code 871492, as the description explicitly includes "wheel rims and spokes." This applies whether they are imported separately or as part of a wheel assembly.