Kawasaki Z650 from Japan
The Kawasaki Z650 features a 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine in a lightweight naked bike frame for agile street performance. Classified under HTS 8711.40.30.00 for its cylinder capacity between 500 and 700 cc as a standard motorcycle.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include homologation documents proving road-legal status to avoid misclassification as off-road vehicles
• Check for side-car attachments; if present, ensure proper declaration but classification remains with motorcycle
• Use ISF filing 48 hours prior to loading for timely clearance of high-value motorcycles