Import duty on Bicycles to United States (2026)
HS 8712.00.15 · Source: official United States tariff schedule · Updated 2026-08-09
TL;DR
Bicycles classify under HS 8712.00.15 in United States. Import duty 11%. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $144 (effective rate ≈ 14.32%).
Tax breakdown at import
Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: FOB)
| Tax | Rate | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty (Col 1) | 11% | $110.00 | |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | 0.3464% | $32.71 | Capped $32.71–$634.62 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | 0.125% | $1.25 | Ocean freight only |
| Total taxes at import | 14.32% | $143.96 (≈¥971) | as % of CIF |
- AD/CVD not included: 269 US orders target China (rates often 100-300%); coverage follows Commerce scope language, not HS codes alone — check the list at treayo.com/en/adcvd and verify with CBP.
- No federal VAT/sales tax at import (US sales tax is state-level, not levied at customs)
United States de minimis
Eliminated (was $800 USD)
Eliminated for ALL countries from 2025-08-29 (EO 14324); China/HK since 2025-05
No de minimis at all — every import needs formal entry and duty regardless of value.
As of 2026-06 · See 14-country de minimis tracker
CBP classification rulings
Full schedule
HS 8712.00.15 details
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Bicycles by market
China export side
Export VAT rebate