Yamaha V Star 250 Custom from China
The Yamaha V Star 250 Custom is a lightweight cruiser motorcycle with a 499cc V-twin internal combustion piston engine, designed for recreational riding. It falls under HTS 8711.30.00.90 due to its cylinder capacity precisely between 490 cc and 500 cc, classifying it as a motorcycle with an auxiliary motor exceeding 250 cc but not over 500 cc.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Verify engine displacement certification from manufacturer to confirm 490-500cc range for accurate HTS classification
• Include EPA and DOT compliance documents; motorcycles require emissions labels and safety standards certification
• Avoid misclassification as under 490cc (8711.20) by providing detailed spec sheets; watch for side-car additions