Product classification
HS code for Electric scooter: 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 electric scooter under HS 8711.60
Electric scooters designed for transport are classified under HS code 871160. This code falls under Chapter 87, which pertains to vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock. Heading 8711 covers motorcycles, including mopeds and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor. The sub-heading 871160 specifically targets those propelled by an electric motor. Classification depends on the power output, design, and intended use of the vehicle. If the scooter is designed for adult transport on public roads or paths and features a motor for propulsion, it meets the criteria for this heading. This distinguishes it from purely mechanical cycles or toys. The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) dictate that the primary function of the item as a motorized vehicle for transport determines its placement in Chapter 87. Even if the scooter is foldable or lightweight, its classification as a motorized cycle remains consistent under 871160, provided it is not primarily designed as a toy for children.
- Covers
- Electric stand-up scooters (e-scooters)
- Electric mopeds
- Electric motorcycles
- Electric folding scooters for commuting
- High-speed electric scooters
- 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. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 950300, which covers toys. If an electric scooter has a very low speed (typically under 6-10 km/h) and is designed specifically for children, it may be classified as a toy. Another confusion arises with HS code 871390, which is for carriages for disabled persons (mobility scooters). While mobility scooters are electric, they are classified separately due to their specific design for medical or accessibility needs rather than general transport.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871160 (the code used for electric scooter), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871160 (the code used for electric scooter) 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 electric scooter.
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 electric scooter
Brazil classifies electric scooter 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 electric scooter
What is the HS code for Electric scooter?
The HS code for Electric scooter is 871160 (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars; side-cars). The standard HS code for an electric scooter intended for transport is 871160.
How do I classify Electric scooter for customs?
Electric scooter 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 kick scooters classified differently than electric motorcycles?
Under the 6-digit HS code 871160, both electric kick scooters and electric motorcycles are grouped together as they are both cycles propelled by an electric motor. Regional 8 or 10-digit codes may differentiate them further.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric scooter (HS 871160)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871160 (the code used for electric scooter) 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 electric scooter (HS 871160)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871160 (the code used for electric scooter) 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 Electric scooter the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871160 for Electric scooter 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 electric scooter in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric scooter (HS 871160) is classified under NCM 8711.60.00.