Product classification
HS code for Touring motorcycle: 8711.50
Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles, fitted with auxiliary motor, with internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800cc, with or without side-cars, side-cars.
Classification of touring motorcycle under HS 8711.50
Touring motorcycles are classified under HS code 8711.50 because they are motor vehicles designed for the transport of persons, equipped with an internal combustion reciprocating piston engine with a cylinder capacity exceeding 800cc. According to the General Rules for Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, classification is determined by the engine's displacement and the vehicle's primary function as a cycle. The Harmonized System organizes Chapter 87 by vehicle type and then by engine capacity, ensuring that high-performance touring bikes are distinguished from smaller commuter models. These vehicles often feature specialized equipment for long-distance travel, such as integrated luggage systems, large fuel tanks, and ergonomic seating, but the primary classification factor remains the engine size. This classification applies regardless of whether the motorcycle is equipped with a side-car, as the displacement of the engine is the definitive characteristic for the 8711.50 subheading.
- Covers
- Heavyweight touring motorcycles
- Luxury cruisers with engines over 800cc
- Adventure touring bikes (over 800cc)
- Motorcycles with side-cars (engine > 800cc)
- Grand touring (GT) motorcycles
- Also under 8711.50
- Harley-Davidson Street Glide
- BMW R 1250 GS
- Ducati Panigale V4
- Honda Gold Wing
- Triumph Rocket 3
Codes often confused with 8711.50
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8711.40, which covers motorcycles with an engine capacity between 500cc and 800cc. If a motorcycle has a displacement of exactly 800cc or less, it cannot be classified under 8711.50. Additionally, three-wheeled vehicles are sometimes confused with this code; however, if the vehicle has a steering system like a motor car or a differential, it may fall under 8703. It is also important to distinguish these from off-road vehicles (ATVs) which may fall under 8703.21 depending on their technical configuration.
Top exporters and importers of HS 871150 (the code used for touring motorcycle), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 871150 (the code used for touring motorcycle) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 871150, not only touring motorcycle.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.0B 27% of world exports
- 2 Japan $1.6B 22% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $1.1B 15% of world exports
World total: $7.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $962M 14% of world imports
- 2 France $722M 10% of world imports
- 3 Italy $557M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $7.1B 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 touring motorcycle
Brazil classifies touring motorcycle under NCM 8711.50.00: HS 8711.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about touring motorcycle
What is the HS code for Touring motorcycle?
The HS code for Touring motorcycle is 871150 (Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with auxiliary motor, with internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800cc, with or without side-cars; side-cars). The HS code for a touring motorcycle with an engine capacity exceeding 800cc is 8711.50.
How do I classify Touring motorcycle for customs?
Touring motorcycle is classified under HS code 871150 — Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with auxiliary motor, with internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800cc, with or without side-cars; side-cars. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the inclusion of a side-car change the HS code?
No, HS code 8711.50 specifically includes motorcycles with or without side-cars, provided the engine capacity exceeds 800cc.
Which countries are the top exporters of touring motorcycle (HS 871150)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 871150 (the code used for touring motorcycle) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.0B, 27% of world exports), Japan ($1.6B) and Thailand ($1.1B). World exports came to about $7.4B, 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 touring motorcycle (HS 871150)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 871150 (the code used for touring motorcycle) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($962M, 14% of world imports), France ($722M) and Italy ($557M). World imports came to about $7.1B, 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 Touring motorcycle the same in all countries?
The base HS code 871150 for Touring 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 touring motorcycle in Brazil?
In Brazil, touring motorcycle (HS 871150) is classified under NCM 8711.50.00.