Aluminum Mountain Bike Frame from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify frame material composition via lab testing for accurate HTS classification and labeling requirements
• Include detailed technical specs and bike model compatibility in import documentation to prove it's a bicycle part
• Avoid common pitfalls like classifying as unfinished bike under 8712 by ensuring it's a complete frame ready for assembly