Flashing Bike Safety Beacon
A clip-on flashing LED beacon for bicycles that mounts to seat posts for 360-degree visibility signaling. It is used for low-light commuting safety and is specifically designed as bicycle visual signaling equipment, falling under tariff item 8512.10.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.5% | — | 5.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the beacon is designed as a toy for children
Toys are classified in Chapter 95, and a beacon marketed for play would not be considered cycle equipment.
If the beacon is a portable lamp with its own power source
Portable electric lamps of heading 8513 may apply if the beacon is not specifically designed for bicycle mounting.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the mounting mechanism is compatible with standard bicycle seat posts to avoid customs questions about its intended use
• Include the product's packaging and instructions in English or French, as required by Canadian labeling laws
• Be prepared to demonstrate it is not a toy, which would fall under a different chapter
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