Carbon Fiber Road Bike Seat Post from China
A lightweight carbon fiber seat post for road bicycles, offering vibration damping and zero setback design. Classified under HTS 8714.99.8000 as an accessory for bicycles of heading 8712. Engineered for aerodynamic performance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide engineering specs proving bicycle-specific design to avoid general sporting goods classification
• Ensure carbon fiber content documentation for accurate valuation and origin rules
• Check for set inclusions like clamps, as sets may alter classification