Product classification
HS code for E-motorcycle: 8711.60
Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles, fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars, side-cars.
Classification of E-motorcycle under HS 8711.60
The classification of electric motorcycles under HS code 8711.60 is governed by the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. Heading 8711 encompasses motorcycles, including mopeds and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor. Specifically, subheading 8711.60 was established to categorize vehicles that utilize an electric motor for propulsion. This classification applies regardless of the vehicle's power output, provided it is designed for the transport of persons and possesses the essential characteristics of a motorcycle or moped. The inclusion of a side-car does not alter this classification. Customs authorities prioritize the propulsion method (electric) and the vehicle type (two or three-wheeled motorcycle) when assigning this code. It is important to note that the vehicle must be street-legal or designed for use on public roads to typically fall under this heading, though off-road electric motorcycles are also included here rather than under general machinery or toys.
- Covers
- Electric street motorcycles
- Electric mopeds and scooters
- Electric dirt bikes (motorized)
- Electric cycles with auxiliary motors
- Electric motorcycles with side-cars
- Also under 8711.60
- Zero SR/F
- LiveWire One
- Super Soco TC Max
- NIU MQi GT
- Energica Ego+
Codes often confused with 8711.60
Common mistake. Electric motorcycles are frequently misclassified under HS codes 8711.10 through 8711.50, which are reserved for vehicles with internal combustion piston engines. Another common error is using HS code 8712.00 for electric bicycles; however, if the bicycle has a motor for propulsion rather than just assistance, 8711.60 is more appropriate. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 8703.80, which is intended for four-wheeled electric motor cars.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871160 (the code used for E-motorcycle), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871160 (the code used for E-motorcycle) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% 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 871160, not only E-motorcycle.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.8B 46% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.5B 10% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $1.3B 8.5% of world exports
World total: $14.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.7B 17% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $1.2B 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $884M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $10.1B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for E-motorcycle
Brazil classifies E-motorcycle under NCM 8711.60.00: HS 8711.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about E-motorcycle
What is the HS code for E-motorcycle?
The HS code for E-motorcycle is 871160 (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars; side-cars). The primary HS code for an electric motorcycle is 8711.60, which covers cycles fitted with an electric motor for propulsion.
How do I classify E-motorcycle for customs?
E-motorcycle is classified under HS code 871160 — Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars; side-cars. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electric scooters classified under 8711.60?
Yes, if the electric scooter is designed as a moped or motorcycle for person transport, it falls under 8711.60. Small kick-scooters for children may be classified differently under Chapter 95.
Which countries are the top exporters of E-motorcycle (HS 871160)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871160 (the code used for E-motorcycle) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.8B, 46% of world exports), Germany ($1.5B) and the Netherlands ($1.3B). World exports came to about $14.8B, 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 E-motorcycle (HS 871160)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871160 (the code used for E-motorcycle) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.7B, 17% of world imports), the Netherlands ($1.2B) and the United States ($884M). World imports came to about $10.1B, 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 E-motorcycle the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871160 for E-motorcycle 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 E-motorcycle in Brazil?
In Brazil, E-motorcycle (HS 871160) is classified under NCM 8711.60.00.