HS 871120 Light Motor Vehicles

HS 871120 — Small Displacement Motorcycles (50cc-250cc)

The 50-250cc motorcycle segment is dominated by Asian manufacturers, particularly China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam, supplying cost-sensitive emerging and developing markets where two-wheelers serve as primary personal and commercial transport. Country of origin scrutiny is high due to active anti-dumping investigations and preferential tariff schemes (e.g., ASEAN FTAs, GSP), making transshipment risk elevated for Chinese-origin goods routed through third countries. Demand is driven by urbanization, delivery economy growth, and affordability relative to four-wheeled alternatives, though it remains elastic to income levels and consumer financing availability.

2024
Trade year
214 countries
Importing markets
143 countries
Exporting markets
$12.3B
Global trade
China
Top exporter
25% BCD
India BCD

What is HS Code 871120?

HS Code 871120 covers Small Displacement Motorcycles (50cc-250cc) under the Harmonized System. It is used for customs declarations, import duty assessment, trade statistics, export documentation, and sourcing analysis.

Products classified under HS 871120 are used across Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Europe. Demand is driven by urbanization, last-mile delivery growth, rising middle class in emerging markets, fuel cost compared to cars.

Why HS 871120 Matters in Global Trade

Major exporting countries include China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand based on recent international trade reporting.

Demand is linked to urbanization, last-mile delivery growth, rising middle class in emerging markets, fuel cost compared to cars. Input costs are influenced by Steel (flat-rolled and structural).

Import Duty for HS 871120 — US, EU, India

Verify final rates with HTSUS, TARIC, CBIC India, and a licensed customs broker.

Import HS 871120 into the United States

US importers of Small Displacement Motorcycles (50cc-250cc) must classify at the HTS10 level. Additional measures such as Section 232, Section 301, ADD/CVD, or Chapter 99 provisions may apply depending on the exact classification and origin.

Import HS 871120 into the European Union

EU importers classify Small Displacement Motorcycles (50cc-250cc) at TARIC10 level. Preferential treatment may apply where rules of origin are satisfied under EU trade agreements. Intra-EU trade is duty-free.

Import HS 871120 into India

India assesses Small Displacement Motorcycles (50cc-250cc) at the HS8 level under the CBIC Customs Tariff. The applicable duty framework is: BCD 25% + SWS 2.50% + IGST 28% = 64% effective gross rate. IGST is generally recoverable for registered B2B importers via GST filing.

Major Exporting Countries — HS 871120

Based on recent international trade data, the leading exporting countries for Small Displacement Motorcycles (50cc-250cc) are:

Largest Recorded Trade Corridors — HS 871120

Largest corridors (2024)

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HS 871120 Trade Snapshot

HS Code871120
ProductSmall Displacement Motorcycles (50cc-250cc)
Chapter87 — Light Motor Vehicles
Major exporting countriesChina, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand
Primary industriesSoutheast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, South Asia, Europe
Trade year2024
US duty frameworkHTS10 classification dependent
EU duty framework8% MFN
India BCD25% BCD

HS 871120 Sourcing Intelligence

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Frequently Asked Questions — HS 871120

What products fall under HS Code 871120?

HS Code 871120 covers Small Displacement Motorcycles (50cc-250cc) and is used for customs declarations, trade statistics, import duty assessment, and sourcing analysis.

What is the import duty for HS 871120?

Duty varies by destination and classification. US: HTS10 classification dependent. EU: 8% MFN. India: 25% BCD.

Which countries export HS 871120?

Major exporting countries include China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, based on recent trade reporting.

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