Product classification
HS code for Pedal bike: 8712.00
Bicycles and other cycles, including delivery tricycles, not motorised.
Classification of pedal bike under HS 8712.00
Pedal bikes, defined as non-motorized bicycles and other cycles, are classified under HS code 8712.00. This classification falls under Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock and parts and accessories thereof. Heading 8712 is specifically dedicated to bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), provided they are not motorized. The classification is straightforward and is based on the primary propulsion method: human power via pedals. This includes a vast array of bicycle types, from high-performance racing bikes to standard commuter cycles. The Harmonized System does not differentiate at the four-digit level between the materials used for the frame (such as carbon fiber, aluminum, or steel) or the specific intended use (such as mountain biking or road racing). However, the cycles must be designed for transport or sport to remain in this category. The classification follows GRI 1, as the heading text explicitly describes the product. It is important to note that the presence of a motor, even a small electric assist motor, would move the product out of this heading and into 8711.
- Covers
- Adult road bicycles
- Mountain bikes (MTB)
- Children's two-wheeled bicycles
- Non-motorized delivery tricycles
- Folding bicycles
- Racing cycles
- Also under 8712.00
- Trek Domane
- Specialized Stumpjumper
- Giant Contend
- Brompton Folding Bike
- Schwinn Cruiser
Codes often confused with 8712.00
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for pedal bikes is HS code 9503.00, which covers wheeled toys designed to be ridden by children (such as tricycles, scooters, and pedal cars). The distinction is based on construction and intent; if a bicycle is built like a standard adult bike but in a smaller size, it stays in 8712.00. If it is a toy with limited durability and simplified construction, it moves to 9503.00. Another common error is 8711.60, which is for bicycles with an electric motor (e-bikes). Even if a bike has pedals, the addition of a motor changes the classification to 8711.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871200 (the code used for pedal bike), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871200 (the code used for pedal bike) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 871200, not only pedal bike.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.6B 29% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$1.1B 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $945M 10% of world exports
World total: $9.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $900M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $895M 11% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $758M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $8.2B 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. 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 codes for pedal bike
Brazil splits HS 8712.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8712.00.10Bicycles, not motorised
- 8712.00.90Tricycles and other non-motorised cycles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pedal bike
What is the HS code for Pedal bike?
The HS code for Pedal bike is 871200 (Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised).
How do I classify Pedal bike for customs?
Pedal bike is classified under HS code 871200 — Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a standard Pedal bike?
The HS code for all non-motorized pedal bicycles is 8712.00.
Are electric bikes (e-bikes) classified under 8712.00?
No, electric bikes are classified under HS code 8711.60 because they possess an auxiliary motor for propulsion.
Which countries are the top exporters of pedal bike (HS 871200)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871200 (the code used for pedal bike) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.6B, 29% of world exports), Taiwan (about $1.1B) and Germany ($945M). World exports came to about $9.2B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of pedal bike (HS 871200)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871200 (the code used for pedal bike) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($900M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($895M) and the Netherlands ($758M). World imports came to about $8.2B, 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 Pedal bike the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871200 for Pedal 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 pedal bike in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 871200 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for pedal bike depends on the product's details: 8712.00.10 (Bicycles, not motorised), 8712.00.90 (Tricycles and other non-motorised cycles).