Fat Bike Aluminum Frame
An oversized aluminum frame for fat bikes, accommodating wide tires for snow or sand riding with reinforced chainstays. It is a frame for a bicycle of heading 87.12, classified under tariff item 8714.91.90 as an 'other' frame, not covered by the specific parts of 8714.91.10.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the frame includes specific parts like rear pivots or cable guides.
Those parts are specifically listed in 8714.91.10, while 8714.91.90 covers other frames.
If the frame is imported with wheels and other components to form a complete bicycle.
Complete bicycles are classified under heading 87.12.
If the frame is for a motorized fat bike or e-bike.
Parts for motorized bicycles may fall under different subheadings of 8714.
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
• Declare the frame as a bicycle part, not as a complete vehicle
• Be prepared to provide technical drawings or specifications to CBSA to confirm it is for a fat bike
• If the frame is imported with forks, ensure they are classified together or separately as appropriate
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