Kawasaki KLX250 Dual Sport Motorcycle from China
The Kawasaki KLX250 is a lightweight dual-sport bike with a 249cc air-cooled engine, suitable for both off-road trails and light on-road use. It qualifies for HTS 8711.20.00.90 based on its 190-250 cc piston engine capacity, fitting the motorcycle category without side-cars. This precise classification aids in accurate duty assessment for versatile trail bikes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Confirm dual-sport features don't trigger motor vehicle chassis rules; label clearly as motorcycle not ATV
• Secure homologation docs if street-legal; watch for used vs new declaration per statistical notes