US-Manufactured Bicycle Frame Assembly from China
High-end aluminum bicycle frames fabricated entirely in the United States are exported to Mexico for assembly with imported wheels, drivetrain, and components. Frames undergo only assembly, cleaning, and painting abroad while maintaining original form. Perfect example of 9802.00.80 treatment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Maintain US manufacturing certifications and export declarations for frame traceability
• Document foreign assembly process to confirm only permitted operations performed
• Segregate US frame costs from total invoice value clearly for Customs calculation