Aluminum Mountain Bike Frame

A lightweight aluminum frame designed for mountain bikes, featuring reinforced tubing for off-road durability and standard mounting points for forks and components. Classified under HTS 8714.91.30.00 as a frame for bicycles of headings 8711-8713, specifically 'other' frames excluding those for motorcycles. It serves as the main structural component supporting the bike's drivetrain and rider.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.9%+35.0%38.9%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.9%+10.0%13.9%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.9%+10.0%13.9%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.9%+10.0%13.9%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.9%+10.0%13.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

8714.99.80.00Lower: 27.5% vs 38.9%

If imported as part of a complete bicycle wheel set

Wheel assemblies including rims and spokes fall under other bicycle parts, not specifically frames.

7616.99.51Lower: 37.5% vs 38.9%

If imported as raw aluminum tubing material

Unfabricated aluminum profiles or tubes are classified by material in Chapter 76, not as finished vehicle parts.

8716.80.50Lower: 38.2% vs 38.9%

If for use on children's bicycles under heading 8712

Parts for children's cycles may shift to 8716 if specifically designed for toys, per chapter notes excluding them from 8712.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify frame material composition via lab testing for accurate HTS classification and labeling requirements

β€’ Include detailed technical specs and bike model compatibility in import documentation to prove it's a bicycle part

β€’ Avoid common pitfalls like classifying as unfinished bike under 8712 by ensuring it's a complete frame ready for assembly

Related Products under HTS 8714.91.30.00

Carbon Fiber Road Bike Frame

High-performance carbon fiber frame optimized for road bicycles, with aerodynamic tubing and internal cable routing for racing applications. Falls under HTS 8714.91.30.00 as an 'other' frame part for non-motorized cycles in headings 8711-8713. Excludes motorcycle frames per hierarchy.

Steel Hybrid Bike Frame

Durable steel frame for hybrid bicycles suitable for urban commuting and light trails, with geometry for upright riding positions. Classified in HTS 8714.91.30.00 as an 'other' frame for vehicles of 8711-8713. Provides the core structure excluding forks or wheels.

Titanium Touring Bike Frame

Premium titanium frame built for long-distance touring bicycles, offering corrosion resistance and vibration damping for loaded panniers. Under HTS 8714.91.30.00 for other bicycle frames in 8711-8713 hierarchy. Designed without subsidiary transport features per chapter notes.

Chromoly Gravel Bike Frame

Chromoly steel frame for gravel bicycles, balancing strength and compliance for mixed terrain adventures with ample tire clearance. HTS 8714.91.30.00 applies to such other frames/parts for 8711-8713 vehicles. Excludes children's cycles per notes.

Bicycle Frame Lug Set

Precision-machined steel or aluminum lugs used to join frame tubes in custom bicycle builds, essential for frame assembly. Classified under HTS 8714.91.30.00 as parts of frames for headings 8711-8713. Represents 'parts thereof' in the hierarchy.

Fat Bike Aluminum Frame

Oversized aluminum frame for fat bikes, accommodating wide tires for snow or sand riding with reinforced chainstays. HTS 8714.91.30.00 for other frames of 8711-8713 bicycles. Not a tractor per chapter definition.