Yamaha Tricity 125 from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Section 232: ag equipment + residential HVAC, MFN<15% — 15% ceiling (Annex III addition)
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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