Non-motorized bicycles from India
India exported $77.0 million of non-motorized bicycles (HS 8712.00) in FY2025-26, up 8.8% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 15.5% to 21% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 43% to 48.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 15.5%China 43%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $77MUp 8.8% on last year
- HS code
- 8712.00Page 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 6 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8712.00.15 | Bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorized: Bicycles having both wheels not exceeding <il>63.5 cm</il> in diameter | 11% | 21% | 48.5% |
| 8712.00.25.00 | Bicycles having both wheels exceeding <il>63.5 cm</il> in diameter: If weighing less than <il>16.3 kg</il> complete without accessories and not designed for use with tires having a cross-sectional diameter exceeding <il>4.13 cm</il> | 5.5% | 15.5% | 43% |
| 8712.00.35.00 | Bicycles having both wheels exceeding <il>63.5 cm</il> in diameter: Other | 11% | 21% | 48.5% |
| 8712.00.44.00 | Bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorized: Bicycles having a front wheel exceeding <il>55 cm</il> but not exceeding <il>63.5 cm</il> in diameter and a rear wheel exceeding <il>63.5 cm</il> in diameter, weighing less than <il>16.3 kg</il> complete without accessories and not designed for use with tires having a cross-sectional diameter exceeding <il>4.13 cm</il>, valued $200 or more each | 5.5% | 15.5% | 43% |
| 8712.00.48.00 | Bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorized: Other bicycles | 11% | 21% | 48.5% |
| 8712.00.50.00 | Bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorized: Other cycles | 3.7% <u></u> | – | – |
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 non-motorized bicycles
India's exports to all countries under HS 8712.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8712.00 is 14.6%, ranging from 14% to 15% across tariff lines, 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 1.8% 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 non-motorized bicycles from India?
15.5% to 21% on the 6 US tariff lines under HS 8712.00, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 43% to 48.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for non-motorized bicycles?
8712.00, under heading 8712. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export non-motorized bicycles?
Yes. India exported $77.0 million under HS 8712.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.