Cycle frames and forks from India
India exported $67.5 million of cycle frames and forks (HS 8714.91) in FY2025-26, up 11% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 13.9% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 41.4% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $68MUp 10.8% on last year
- HS code
- 8714.91Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8714.91.20.00 | Frames: Valued over $600 each | 3.9% | 13.9% | 41.4% |
| 8714.91.30.00 | Frames: Other | 3.9% | 13.9% | 41.4% |
| 8714.91.50.00 | Frames and forks, and parts thereof: Sets of steel tubing cut to exact length and each set having the number of tubes needed for the assembly (with other parts) into the frame and fork of one bicycle | 6% <u></u> | – | – |
| 8714.91.90.00 | Frames and forks, and parts thereof: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of cycle frames and forks
India's exports to all countries under HS 8714.91, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8714.91 is 4.7%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on cycle frames and forks from India?
10% to 13.9% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 8714.91, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 41.4%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for cycle frames and forks?
8714.91, under heading 8714 (Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export cycle frames and forks?
Yes. India exported $67.5 million under HS 8714.91 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.