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HS code for motorcycles

Motorcycles usually fall under these codes of the EU customs tariff (2026). Each code shows the third-country duty, the EU duty on imports from countries without a preferential agreement.

8711 Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars

CodeThird-country duty
8711 10 00

With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cm$3

8 %
8711 20 10

With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cm$3 but not exceeding 250 cm$3 – Scooters

8 %
8711 20 92

With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cm$3 but not exceeding 250 cm$3 – Other, of a cylinder capacity – Exceeding 50 cm$3 but not exceeding 125 cm$3

8 %
8711 20 98

With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cm$3 but not exceeding 250 cm$3 – Other, of a cylinder capacity – Exceeding 125 cm$3 but not exceeding 250 cm$3

8 %
8711 30 10

With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250 cm$3 but not exceeding 500 cm$3 – Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250 cm$3 but not exceeding 380 cm$3

6 %
8711 30 90

With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250 cm$3 but not exceeding 500 cm$3 – Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 380 cm$3 but not exceeding 500 cm$3

6 %
8711 40 00

With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 500 cm$3 but not exceeding 800 cm$3

6 %
8711 50 00

With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800 cm$3

6 %
8711 60 10

With electric motor for propulsion – Bicycles, tricycles and quadricycles, with pedal assistance, with an auxiliary electric motor with a continuous rated power not exceeding 250 watts

6 %
8711 60 90

With electric motor for propulsion – Other

6 %
8711 90 00

Other

6 %

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Heading, 4 digits 87.9%

Subheading, 6 digits 84.7% / 93.9%

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1,000 EU rulings, October 2026

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1,000 EU rulings, October 2026

Everyday product names

99.2% right first on short names like “running shoes”

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What the right code is worth

One code off, up to 14 points of duty off

A wrong code costs either way: duty paid for nothing, or a back-payment with interest when customs notices. Third-country duty rates from the EU tariff.

Same goods, two codes
  • Screens +14 points

    0% computer monitor
    14% other monitor
  • Trainers +8.9 points

    8% leather upper
    16.9% textile upper
  • Bicycles +8 points

    6% with electric motor
    14% without motor
  • Tableware +6.5 points

    5.5% stoneware
    12% porcelain
  • Handbags +6 points

    3.7% textile outside
    9.7% plastic sheeting outside

EU third-country duty, October 2026

What a wrong code costs a year

€35,000 14 points duty difference on €250,000 of imports

Goods

EU third-country duty, October 2026

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