Kawasaki Ninja 500 from China

The Kawasaki Ninja 500 is a sport motorcycle with a 498cc inline-twin internal combustion engine, known for its aerodynamic fairing and performance. It qualifies for HTS 8711.30.00.90 as a motorcycle with cylinder capacity exceeding 490 cc but not exceeding 500 cc.

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

Provide CAD drawings or service manuals confirming exact cc; disputes common at 490cc boundary

Include noise emission test reports; exceedances lead to import refusal under EPA rules

For ABS models, note brake system details to prevent part misclassification during inspection