Product classification
HS code for Motorcycle engine: 8407.32
Engines, reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc.
Classification of motorcycle engine under HS 8407.32
Motorcycle engines are classified under HS code 8407.32 based on their mechanical nature as spark-ignition reciprocating internal combustion piston engines. While motorcycles themselves are classified in Chapter 87, Section XVI, Note 2(a) and Chapter 87, Note 2 specify that parts of general use or specific machinery components like engines remain in their respective chapters (Chapter 84 or 85). Heading 8407 covers spark-ignition engines, and subheading 8407.32 is reserved for those used for the propulsion of vehicles of Chapter 87 with a cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc. This classification is strictly based on the displacement and the ignition method. Compression-ignition engines (diesel) would be classified under heading 8408. The engine must be presented as a standalone unit or with its essential components to be classified here; if it is part of a complete motorcycle, the entire unit is classified in 8711. The classification also depends on the engine's intended use; engines for marine propulsion or aircraft are classified in different subheadings of 8407.
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- Spark-ignition motorcycle engines (51cc to 250cc)
- Reciprocating piston engines for mopeds
- Engines for small ATVs (51cc to 250cc)
- Replacement engines for scooters
- Partially assembled engines with essential character
- Also under 8407.32
- Honda CBR125R engine
- Yamaha NMAX 155 engine
- Kawasaki KLX230 engine
- KTM 250 SX-F engine
- Vespa GTS 250 engine
Codes often confused with 8407.32
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is placing motorcycle engines under 8714, which is the heading for parts and accessories of motorcycles. However, engines are specifically excluded from 8714 by Section XVII Note 2(e). Another error is using 8407.33, which is for engines exceeding 250cc but not exceeding 1,000cc. Additionally, if the engine is a compression-ignition (diesel) type, it must be classified under 8408.20 rather than 8407.
Top exporters and importers of HS 840732 (the code used for motorcycle engine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 840732 (the code used for motorcycle engine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 34% 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 840732, not only motorcycle engine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $447M 40% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $264M 24% of world exports
- 3 India $119M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $411M 34% of world imports
- 2 Cambodia* ~$96M 7.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $87M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 code for motorcycle engine
Brazil classifies motorcycle engine under NCM 8407.32.00: HS 8407.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about motorcycle engine
What is the HS code for Motorcycle engine?
The HS code for Motorcycle engine is 840732 (Engines; reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc). The HS code for a spark-ignition reciprocating motorcycle engine with a displacement between 50cc and 250cc is 8407.32.
How do I classify Motorcycle engine for customs?
Motorcycle engine is classified under HS code 840732 — Engines; reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are engine parts classified under this code?
No, HS code 8407.32 is for the complete engine assembly. Individual parts of engines, such as pistons, cylinder heads, or valves, are classified under HS code 8409.91 for spark-ignition engines.
Which countries are the top exporters of motorcycle engine (HS 840732)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 840732 (the code used for motorcycle engine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($447M, 40% of world exports), Indonesia ($264M) and India ($119M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of motorcycle engine (HS 840732)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 840732 (the code used for motorcycle engine) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($411M, 34% of world imports), Cambodia (about $96M) and Thailand ($87M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Motorcycle engine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 840732 for Motorcycle engine 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 motorcycle engine in Brazil?
In Brazil, motorcycle engine (HS 840732) is classified under NCM 8407.32.00.