Carbon Fiber Road Bike Fork from China
A high-performance carbon fiber front fork for road bicycles, optimized for aerodynamics and vibration damping with precise steering geometry. Classified under HTS 8714.91.90.00 as a fork part for vehicles of 8711-8713. It qualifies as 'other' frames and forks parts, distinct from motorcycle or specialized rear forks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include engineering drawings showing bicycle-specific design to distinguish from generic tubes; label clearly as 'bicycle fork only' to prevent reclassification
• Watch for undervaluation penalties on high-end carbon imports