Aluminum Mountain Bike Frame from Japan
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 — 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
• 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