Product classification
HS code for Small motorcycle: 8711.10
Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles, fitted with an auxiliary motor, with internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc, with or without side-cars, side-cars.
Classification of small motorcycle under HS 8711.10
Small motorcycles with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc are classified under HS code 8711.10. This code is part of Chapter 87, which covers vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock. The classification is strictly based on the engine displacement and the presence of an internal combustion piston engine. Even if the vehicle has the characteristics of a moped or a cycle with an auxiliary motor, the 50cc limit is the primary boundary for this subheading. This classification applies to both two-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles, provided they meet the engine size criteria. The structure of heading 8711 is hierarchical, moving from the smallest engine capacities to the largest, making 8711.10 the entry point for motorized cycles. This ensures that light-duty motorized transport is distinguished from more powerful motorcycles used for highway travel.
- Covers
- Mopeds with engines under 50cc
- Motorized bicycles (gasoline)
- Small scooters (50cc or less)
- Mini-bikes and pocket bikes
- Cycles with auxiliary internal combustion engines
- Also under 8711.10
- Honda Ruckus
- Yamaha Zuma 50
- Piaggio Zip 50
- Vespa Primavera 50
- Kymco Agility 50
Codes often confused with 8711.10
Common mistake. Small motorcycles are often misclassified under 8711.20, which is for motorcycles with engines between 50cc and 250cc. Another common error is using 8712.00, which is strictly for non-motorized bicycles. Furthermore, electric scooters are often incorrectly placed in 8711.10; however, electric-powered cycles belong under 8711.60. Finally, very small motorized bikes intended for children may be confused with toys under 9503.00, but if they are functional vehicles, 8711.10 is the correct code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871110 (the code used for small motorcycle), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871110 (the code used for small motorcycle) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 66% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 22% 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 871110, not only small motorcycle.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $550M 66% of world exports
- 2 Italy $81M 9.8% of world exports
- 3 Japan $52M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $831M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $159M 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $47M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$44M 6.1% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $723M 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 small motorcycle
Brazil classifies small motorcycle under NCM 8711.10.00: HS 8711.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about small motorcycle
What is the HS code for Small motorcycle?
The HS code for Small motorcycle is 871110 (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc, with or without side-cars; side-cars). The HS code for a motorcycle with an internal combustion engine not exceeding 50cc is 8711.10.
How do I classify Small motorcycle for customs?
Small motorcycle is classified under HS code 871110 — Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc, with or without side-cars; side-cars. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electric mopeds classified under 8711.10?
No, 8711.10 is specifically for internal combustion engines. Electric mopeds are classified under 8711.60.
Which countries are the top exporters of small motorcycle (HS 871110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871110 (the code used for small motorcycle) in UN Comtrade data were China ($550M, 66% of world exports), Italy ($81M) and Japan ($52M). World exports came to about $831M, 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 small motorcycle (HS 871110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871110 (the code used for small motorcycle) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($159M, 22% of world imports), Germany ($47M) and Russia (about $44M). World imports came to about $723M, 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 Small motorcycle the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871110 for Small 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 small motorcycle in Brazil?
In Brazil, small motorcycle (HS 871110) is classified under NCM 8711.10.00.