Product classification
HS code for Dirt bike: 8711.20
Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles, fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars, side-cars.
Classification of dirt bike under HS 8711.20
A dirt bike is classified as a motorcycle under Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof. Heading 8711 includes motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor. The specific subheading 8711.20 applies to motorcycles with an internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc. Dirt bikes are characterized by their off-road design, including high ground clearance, knobby tires, and long-travel suspension. Even if they are not street-legal in certain jurisdictions, they remain classified under 8711 because they are motor vehicles designed for the transport of persons. The classification is determined by the engine displacement and the vehicle's inherent characteristics as a motorcycle. Under GIR 1, the description of the heading 8711 clearly encompasses these vehicles, and the subheadings are determined by the engine type and size.
- Covers
- Motocross racing bikes (50cc-250cc)
- Enduro off-road motorcycles
- Trail bikes
- Pit bikes with engines over 50cc
- Dual-sport motorcycles within the cc range
- Also under 8711.20
- Honda CB125R
- Yamaha YZF-R15
- Kawasaki Ninja 250
- KTM 200 Duke
- Suzuki Gixxer 150
Codes often confused with 8711.20
Common mistake. Dirt bikes are often misclassified based on engine size. For example, a bike under 50cc must be classified under 8711.10, while one between 250cc and 500cc falls under 8711.30. Another common error is attempting to classify them as toys under 9503.00; however, if the bike is powered by an internal combustion engine and intended for transport or sport by adults or youths, it must stay in Chapter 87.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871120 (the code used for dirt bike), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871120 (the code used for dirt bike) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 8.4% 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 871120, not only dirt bike.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $9.0B 54% of world exports
- 2 India $3.1B 19% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $1.5B 9.2% of world exports
World total: $16.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Philippines $1.1B 8.4% of world imports
- 2 Togo* ~$728M 5.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Guatemala $503M 3.7% of world imports
World total: $13.6B 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. 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 dirt bike
Brazil splits HS 8711.20 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8711.20.10Motorcycles over 50 cc up to 125 cc
- 8711.20.20Motorcycles over 125 cc up to 250 cc
- 8711.20.90Other motorised cycles over 50 cc up to 250 cc
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dirt bike
What is the HS code for Dirt bike?
The HS code for Dirt bike is 871120 (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars; side-cars). The HS code for a dirt bike with an engine between 50cc and 250cc is 8711.20.
How do I classify Dirt bike for customs?
Dirt bike is classified under HS code 871120 — Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc, with or without side-cars; side-cars. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What code is used for electric dirt bikes?
Electric dirt bikes are classified under HS code 8711.60, which is reserved for motorcycles with an electric motor for propulsion.
Which countries are the top exporters of dirt bike (HS 871120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871120 (the code used for dirt bike) in UN Comtrade data were China ($9.0B, 54% of world exports), India ($3.1B) and Indonesia ($1.5B). World exports came to about $16.7B, 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 dirt bike (HS 871120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871120 (the code used for dirt bike) in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($1.1B, 8.4% of world imports), Togo (about $728M) and Guatemala ($503M). World imports came to about $13.6B, 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 Dirt bike the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871120 for Dirt bike 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 dirt bike in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 871120 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for dirt bike depends on the product's details: 8711.20.10 (Motorcycles over 50 cc up to 125 cc), 8711.20.20 (Motorcycles over 125 cc up to 250 cc), 8711.20.90 (Other motorised cycles over 50 cc up to 250 cc).