Carbon Fiber Road Bike Frame from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide engineering drawings showing bicycle-specific geometry to distinguish from motorcycle frames
• Declare fiber content accurately to comply with trade agreements reducing duties on certain composites
• Watch for reclassification risks if frame is sold with fork as a set, potentially moving to heading 8712