Yamaha Tricity 125 from Canada
The Yamaha Tricity 125 is a three-wheel off-road capable scooter with a 125cc spark-ignition piston engine, straddle seat, and handlebar controls for enhanced stability in urban and light trail conditions. Classified in HTS 8703.21.0130 due to its three-wheel design, sub-1,000cc engine, and person-transport purpose with off-road attributes. It meets the criteria for vehicles beyond basic two-wheelers.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
65%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit detailed specs confirming three wheels, straddle seat, handlebar control, and off-road intent to customs
• Comply with FMVSS safety standards for motor vehicles; provide manufacturer declaration of 'new' per statistical notes
• Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from tilt-mechanism scooters that may classify under 8711 if not off-road