Super Soco Hunter Electric Scooter

The Super Soco Hunter is a lightweight electric scooter powered by a 2.7 kW (approximately 3.6 HP) hub motor with a continuous output not exceeding 250W for regulatory compliance in many jurisdictions, designed for urban commuting. It falls under HTS 8711.60.00.50 as a motorcycle fitted with an auxiliary electric motor for propulsion with output not exceeding 250W. This classification applies to low-power e-bikes and scooters legally operable without a motorcycle license in pedestrian-heavy areas.

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 pedal-assist capable and marketed as bicycle

Pedal-equipped cycles with auxiliary motors ≤250W meeting bicycle definitions (e.g., EN15194) classify under bicycles in 8712, not motorcycles.

8711.60.00Same rate: 35%

If output certified >250W continuous

Higher continuous power output shifts to other electric motorcycle subheadings in 8711.60 with different statistical suffixes.

9503.00.00.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If designed as children's toy cycle

Children's cycles with auxiliary motors (not adult-sized) fall under toys per Chapter Note, excluding standard 8711 motorcycles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify motor continuous output certification (≤250W) via manufacturer specs and third-party testing to avoid reclassification to higher-power HTS codes

Include ECE or DOT certification documents for safety standards; U.S

Customs requires proof of compliance for vehicle imports