Carbon Fiber Bicycle Frame from China
A lightweight bicycle frame constructed from woven carbon fiber composite material, designed for high-performance road or mountain bikes. It falls under HTS 6815.19.00.00 as an article of carbon fibers for non-electrical uses, not specified elsewhere and excluding applications like Chapter 95 toys or sports equipment in certain contexts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify carbon fiber content exceeds 50% by weight and provide material test reports to confirm non-electrical classification
• Ensure documentation distinguishes from Chapter 87 vehicle parts if frame is sold separately from complete bicycle
• Avoid misclassification as sporting goods by emphasizing structural use over recreational assembly