Product classification
HS code for Bike frame: 8714.91
Cycles, frames and forks, and parts thereof.
Classification of bike frame under HS 8714.91
A bike frame is classified under HS code 8714.91, which covers frames and forks for cycles, as well as their parts. As the primary structural element of a bicycle, the frame is categorized as a part of a vehicle within Chapter 87. This classification is material-neutral, meaning it applies to frames made of steel, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, or carbon fiber composites. The heading 8714 is intended for parts and accessories that are identifiable as being suitable for use solely or principally with the vehicles of headings 87.11 to 87.13. Since a bicycle frame has no other practical application outside of cycle assembly, it meets this criteria perfectly. The subheading 8714.91 specifically groups frames and forks together because they are often manufactured and sold as a single "frameset" unit. This classification also includes individual frame tubes if they have been further worked into the shape of a frame component, such as a stayed chain or a head tube.
- Covers
- Carbon fiber mountain bike frames
- Aluminum alloy road bike frames
- Front suspension forks and rigid forks
- Rear triangles for full-suspension frames
- BMX frames and specialized stunt frames
- Also under 8714.91
- Giant TCR Advanced Frame
- Specialized S-Works Tarmac Frame
- RockShox Pike Fork
- Fox 36 Fork
- Enve Carbon Fork
Codes often confused with 8714.91
Common mistake. Bike frames are sometimes misclassified under 8714.99 (other parts) or, in the case of raw tubing, under Chapter 73 (iron or steel) or Chapter 76 (aluminum). However, once the tubing is welded, bonded, or otherwise assembled into the recognizable shape of a bicycle frame, it must be classified under 8714.91. Another confusion arises with motorized bicycle frames; if the frame is specifically designed for a motorcycle or a moped, it may fall under 8714.10 instead.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871491 (the code used for bike frame), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871491 (the code used for bike frame) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% 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 871491, not only bike frame.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.4B 47% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$663M 23% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Vietnam* ~$217M 7.4% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $707M 24% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$217M 7.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $189M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $3.0B 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 bike frame
Brazil classifies bike frame under NCM 8714.91.00: HS 8714.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bike frame
What is the HS code for Bike frame?
The HS code for Bike frame is 871491 (Cycles; frames and forks, and parts thereof). The HS code for bicycle frames and forks is 8714.91.
How do I classify Bike frame for customs?
Bike frame is classified under HS code 871491 — Cycles; frames and forks, and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the front fork?
Yes, HS code 8714.91 explicitly includes both frames and forks, as well as their individual parts.
Which countries are the top exporters of bike frame (HS 871491)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871491 (the code used for bike frame) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 47% of world exports), Taiwan (about $663M) and Vietnam (about $217M). World exports came to about $2.9B, 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 bike frame (HS 871491)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871491 (the code used for bike frame) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($707M, 24% of world imports), Taiwan (about $217M) and the Netherlands ($189M). World imports came to about $3.0B, 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 Bike frame the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871491 for Bike frame 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 bike frame in Brazil?
In Brazil, bike frame (HS 871491) is classified under NCM 8714.91.00.