CLA-2-87:OT:RR:NC:N2:201
Kevin Mahoney
Cycle Importers
15920 Weatherly Rd.
Wellington, FL 33414
RE: The tariff classification of motorcycles from India
Dear Mr. Mahoney:
In your letter dated March 9, 2026, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The two items under consideration have been identified spark-ignition internal combustion motorcycles.
The first item has been identified as the BSA “Bantam”, a fully assembled 350cc motorcycle. You state that
the motorcycles are made of steel, aluminum, plastic and rubber.
The second item has been identified as the BSA “Goldstar”, a fully assembled 652cc motorcycle. You state
that the motorcycles are made of steel, aluminum, plastic and rubber.
The applicable subheading for the Bantam motorcycle will be 8711.30.0060, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an
auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars: With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder
capacity exceeding 250 cc but not exceeding 500 cc: Exceeding 290 cc but not exceeding 490 cc.” The
general rate of duty will be Free.
The applicable subheading for the Goldstar motorcycles will be 8711.40.3000, HTSUS, which provides for
“Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars;
side-cars: With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 500 cc but not exceeding
800 cc: Exceeding 500 cc but not exceeding 700 cc.” The general rate of duty will be Free.
The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates are provided for your convenience
and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided
at https://hts.usitc.gov/.
This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other
charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other
duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the
classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either
the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions
covering exceptions to such tariffs.
For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated Cargo
Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and the Trade Remedies page at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies.
The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as
identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the
information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and
complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not
conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2.
Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic
verification by CBP.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents
filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, please contact
National Import Specialist Matthew Sullivan at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)
James Forkan
Designated Official Performing the Duties of the Division Director
National Commodity Specialist Division