Product classification
HS code for Bike light: 8512.10
Lighting or visual signalling equipment, electrical, of a kind used on bicycles, excluding articles of heading no. 8539.
Classification of bike light under HS 8512.10
Bicycle lights are classified under HS code 8512.10. This code is part of Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. Specifically, heading 8512 covers electrical lighting or visual signaling equipment of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. Subheading 8512.10 is dedicated exclusively to equipment used on bicycles. The classification is driven by the fact that these devices are electrical and are designed to be mounted on a bicycle to provide illumination or signal the rider's presence to others. This includes both battery-operated units and those powered by a hub or bottle dynamo. The presence of specialized mounting hardware for handlebars or seat posts further reinforces this classification over general-purpose lighting. The Harmonized System prioritizes the intended use of the electrical equipment; since these lights are engineered with beam patterns and mounting systems specific to cycling safety, they fall squarely within this category rather than general portable lamps.
- Covers
- LED bicycle headlights
- Rear red safety lights (tail lights)
- Dynamo-powered bicycle lamps
- Handlebar-mounted signal lights
- Spoke-mounted safety lights
- Rechargeable USB bicycle lights
- 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. Bicycle lights are often misclassified under HS code 8513.10, which covers portable electric lamps like hand-held flashlights. While a bike light is portable, its specific design for cycle mounting moves it to 8512.10. Another error is using 8539, which covers only the electric filament or discharge lamps (the bulbs) rather than the entire lighting fixture or housing.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851210 (the code used for bike light), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851210 (the code used for bike 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 bike 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 bike light
Brazil classifies bike 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 bike light
What is the HS code for Bike light?
The HS code for Bike light is 851210 (Lighting or visual signalling equipment; electrical, of a kind used on bicycles, excluding articles of heading no. 8539). The HS code for bicycle lights is 8512.10, covering electrical lighting and signaling equipment for cycles.
How do I classify Bike light for customs?
Bike 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.
Does this code include non-electrical reflectors?
No, non-electrical reflectors are typically classified under HS code 8714.99 as miscellaneous bicycle parts or 3926.90 as plastic articles.
Which countries are the top exporters of bike light (HS 851210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851210 (the code used for bike 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 bike light (HS 851210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851210 (the code used for bike 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 Bike light the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851210 for Bike 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 bike light in Brazil?
In Brazil, bike light (HS 851210) is classified under NCM 8512.10.00.