Yamaha Tricity 125 from China
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 — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [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