NIU KQi2 Pro Electric Scooter

The NIU KQi2 Pro is a foldable electric kick scooter with a rear hub motor derated to 250W continuous output for city regulations, featuring app connectivity and disc brakes. Classified under HTS 8711.60.00.50 for low-power electric motorcycles/scooters without pedals. Its propulsion relies primarily on electric motor, distinguishing it from bicycles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8712.00Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If fitted with functional pedals for bicycle use

Pedal cycles with auxiliary ≤250W motors are bicycles in 8712; kick scooters without pedals stay in 8711 motorcycles.

8711.90.01.00Same rate: 35%

If fitted with internal combustion engine

Gas-powered equivalents classify under 8711.90, separate from electric propulsion subheadings.

9503.00.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for children's non-road-use models

Toy bicycles/cycles per Chapter Note go to 9503, excluding full-size street-legal motorcycles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide battery safety certifications (UN38.3) and EMSA compliance for lithium-ion packs common in e-scooters

Label products clearly with power rating and model; mismatches lead to CBP holds

Watch for side-car attachments—those require separate side-car classification under 8711.40