HS Code for Tricycle

Tricycles are classified under HS code 8712.00, which covers bicycles and other cycles, including delivery tricycles, that are not motorized. The classification logic is based on the vehicle's primary design for the transport of persons or goods through human-powered propulsion, typically via pedals and a chain drive. Under the General Interpretative Rules (GIR), products are classified according to their objective characteristics. For a vehicle to be classified here, it must possess a frame and three wheels but lack any form of internal combustion engine or electric motor. This heading includes both recreational tricycles for adults and heavy-duty delivery tricycles designed for commercial cargo transport. The structural integrity and the presence of a mechanical drive system distinguish these from simple wheeled toys.

Products Included

• Adult tricycles for personal mobility
• Non-motorized delivery tricycles
• Cargo trikes with front or rear loading boxes
• Rickshaws (non-motorized)
• Industrial tricycles for factory transport

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification occurs with children's tricycles, which are classified under HS code 9503.00 as toys. The distinction is based on the size, construction, and intended user; if the product is designed for children's play rather than transport, it belongs in Chapter 95. Additionally, tricycles equipped with an auxiliary motor (e-trikes) must be classified under HS code 8711.60 (electric) or other subheadings of 8711 depending on the engine type, rather than 8712.00.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Tricycle?

The HS code for a non-motorized tricycle designed for transport or delivery is 8712.00.

Is a child's tricycle classified under 8712.00?

No, children's tricycles are generally classified under HS code 9503.00 as toys, provided they are designed for play and do not meet the technical specifications of a transport vehicle.