Chapter 87 covers railway and tramway locomotives, rolling stock and parts thereof; railway and tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds; road motor vehicles, tractors, motorcycles, bicycles and other land vehicles and parts thereof. This chapter mainly addresses land transport vehicles and their specialized parts, but excludes certain general-purpose parts (such as engines, electrical equipment, etc.), which may be classified in other chapters. Heading 8714 covers parts and accessories specially designed or principally designed for the vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713 (motorcycles, bicycles, wheelchairs, etc.), including saddles, frames, forks, rims, spokes, hubs, brakes, transmissions, pedals, cranks, chain wheels, etc. However, note that certain parts, if they are general-purpose parts, may be classified in other headings. Code 871416 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits '87' represent Chapter 87 (Vehicles and parts and accessories thereof, other than railway vehicles). Digits 3-4 '14' represent heading 8714 (Parts and accessories specially designed or principally designed for the vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713). Digits 5-6 '16' represent subheading 8714.16, specifically motorcycle chain wheels (including chain wheel assemblies). Therefore, 871416 in full represents motorcycle chain wheels. This commodity is a motorcycle chain wheel, which is a part specially designed for motorcycles. Motorcycles are classified under 8711, and their parts should be classified under 8714. Under 8714, chain wheels, as transmission components, are specifically named in 8714.16. They are not classified under 8714.11 (motorcycle saddles) or 8714.19 (other motorcycle parts) because chain wheels have a specific subheading. Nor are they classified under 8483 (transmission shafts, gears, etc.) because 8714.16 is a more specific subheading for motorcycle parts.
Chapter
Chapter 87 covers railway and tramway locomotives, rolling stock and parts thereof; railway and tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds; road motor vehicles, tractors, motorcycles, bicycles and other land vehicles and parts thereof. This chapter mainly addresses land transport vehicles and their specialized parts, but excludes certain general-purpose parts (such as engines, electrical equipment, etc.), which may be classified in other chapters.
Heading
Heading 8714 covers parts and accessories specially designed or principally designed for the vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713 (motorcycles, bicycles, wheelchairs, etc.), including saddles, frames, forks, rims, spokes, hubs, brakes, transmissions, pedals, cranks, chain wheels, etc. However, note that certain parts, if they are general-purpose parts, may be classified in other headings.
Digit Breakdown
Code 871416 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits '87' represent Chapter 87 (Vehicles and parts and accessories thereof, other than railway vehicles). Digits 3-4 '14' represent heading 8714 (Parts and accessories specially designed or principally designed for the vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713). Digits 5-6 '16' represent subheading 8714.16, specifically motorcycle chain wheels (including chain wheel assemblies). Therefore, 871416 in full represents motorcycle chain wheels.
Classification Basis
This commodity is a motorcycle chain wheel, which is a part specially designed for motorcycles. Motorcycles are classified under 8711, and their parts should be classified under 8714. Under 8714, chain wheels, as transmission components, are specifically named in 8714.16. They are not classified under 8714.11 (motorcycle saddles) or 8714.19 (other motorcycle parts) because chain wheels have a specific subheading. Nor are they classified under 8483 (transmission shafts, gears, etc.) because 8714.16 is a more specific subheading for motorcycle parts.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The standard name of the declared commodity should be filled in as 'motorcycle chain wheel' or 'chain wheel (for motorcycles)', avoiding colloquial terms such as 'sprocket' etc. Use: Clearly indicate the object of use of the chain wheel; 'for motorcycles' must be stated, preferably specifying the vehicle model or engine displacement to prove its specificity. Material: Declare the main material of the chain wheel, such as 'steel', 'alloy steel', 'aluminum alloy', etc. Material affects classification and tariff rates. Brand: Fill in the brand or trademark of the chain wheel; if there is no brand, indicate 'no brand'. Brand is important information for customs valuation and intellectual property protection. Model: Fill in the model or part number of the chain wheel, used for matching with the complete vehicle, facilitating customs confirmation of specificity. Applicable Vehicle Model: Indicate the type of motorcycle the chain wheel is applicable to, such as 'suitable for XX brand XX displacement motorcycle', further proving specificity. Number of Teeth: The number of teeth of the chain wheel is an important technical parameter, helping to distinguish different specifications. Dimensions: Information such as the outer diameter and inner bore diameter of the chain wheel, facilitating customs inspection. Product Name: Motorcycle chain wheel; Use: Motorcycle transmission system, suitable for XX brand 125cc motorcycle; Material: Alloy steel; Brand: XX; Model: SP-125; Applicable Vehicle Model: XX brand 125 series; Number of Teeth: 42T; Dimensions: Outer diameter 120mm, inner bore 20mm. Failure to indicate 'for motorcycles', leading to misclassification as general-purpose gears (8483) or bicycle parts (8714.96). Inaccurate declaration of material, such as declaring alloy steel as stainless steel, affecting classification and tariff rates. Omitting brand and model, affecting customs valuation and intellectual property verification.
Product Name
The standard name of the declared commodity should be filled in as 'motorcycle chain wheel' or 'chain wheel (for motorcycles)', avoiding colloquial terms such as 'sprocket' etc.
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in as 'chain wheel' without indicating the use, or mistakenly writing as 'gear', 'chain gear', etc.
Use
Clearly indicate the object of use of the chain wheel; 'for motorcycles' must be stated, preferably specifying the vehicle model or engine displacement to prove its specificity.
⚠️ Only writing 'for transmission' or 'for machinery', without specifying motorcycles, leading to classification disputes.
Material
Declare the main material of the chain wheel, such as 'steel', 'alloy steel', 'aluminum alloy', etc. Material affects classification and tariff rates.
⚠️ Vaguely filling in 'metal' without distinguishing the specific material.
Brand
Fill in the brand or trademark of the chain wheel; if there is no brand, indicate 'no brand'. Brand is important information for customs valuation and intellectual property protection.
⚠️ Omitting the brand or filling it in incompletely, such as writing only 'none' instead of 'no brand'.
Model
Fill in the model or part number of the chain wheel, used for matching with the complete vehicle, facilitating customs confirmation of specificity.
⚠️ Filling in the model as the complete vehicle model, or inconsistent with the actual item.
Applicable Vehicle Model
Indicate the type of motorcycle the chain wheel is applicable to, such as 'suitable for XX brand XX displacement motorcycle', further proving specificity.
⚠️ Filling in 'universal' or 'multiple models', which may lead to classification as general-purpose parts.
Number of Teeth
The number of teeth of the chain wheel is an important technical parameter, helping to distinguish different specifications.
⚠️ Omitting the number of teeth or filling it in incorrectly.
Dimensions
Information such as the outer diameter and inner bore diameter of the chain wheel, facilitating customs inspection.
⚠️ Inconsistent units of measurement or missing units.
Example： Product Name: Motorcycle chain wheel; Use: Motorcycle transmission system, suitable for XX brand 125cc motorcycle; Material: Alloy steel; Brand: XX; Model: SP-125; Applicable Vehicle Model: XX brand 125 series; Number of Teeth: 42T; Dimensions: Outer diameter 120mm, inner bore 20mm.
Common Mistakes：
Failure to indicate 'for motorcycles', leading to misclassification as general-purpose gears (8483) or bicycle parts (8714.96).
Inaccurate declaration of material, such as declaring alloy steel as stainless steel, affecting classification and tariff rates.
Omitting brand and model, affecting customs valuation and intellectual property verification.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification determination basis: According to the Import and Export Tariff and its notes, motorcycle parts should be classified under 8714, but only those specially designed or principally designed for motorcycles. Chain wheels, as key components of the motorcycle transmission system, have specificity. If the chain wheel can be used universally in other machinery (such as industrial transmission), it may be classified under 8483. Therefore, when declaring, evidence proving its specific use for motorcycles must be provided, such as applicable vehicle models, technical parameters, etc. In addition, note whether the chain wheel includes a chain; if it comes with a chain, the chain should be classified separately (7315), and the chain wheel still under 8714.16. 871419 Other motorcycle parts: 871419 is a residual subheading for motorcycle parts, while 871416 specifically names chain wheels. Only if chain wheels were not specifically named would they be classified under 871419. Therefore, chain wheels must be classified under 871416. 848340 Gears and other transmission elements: 848340 covers general-purpose gears, chain wheels, etc., but 871416 is for motorcycle-specific chain wheels. If the chain wheel is specially designed for motorcycles, it should be preferentially classified under 871416; if general-purpose, then under 848340. 871496 Bicycle chain wheels: 871496 is a part of bicycles (8712), while 871416 is a part of motorcycles (8711). The two have different uses and must not be confused. 731511 Roller chain: 731511 is a chain, while 871416 is a chain wheel. If chain wheels and chains are imported together, they should be classified separately. Is it clearly declared as for motorcycles? Is the applicable vehicle model or engine displacement provided? Is the material specifically declared? Are the brand and model complete? Is it confused with bicycle chain wheels or general-purpose gears?
Basis
Core classification determination basis: According to the Import and Export Tariff and its notes, motorcycle parts should be classified under 8714, but only those specially designed or principally designed for motorcycles. Chain wheels, as key components of the motorcycle transmission system, have specificity. If the chain wheel can be used universally in other machinery (such as industrial transmission), it may be classified under 8483. Therefore, when declaring, evidence proving its specific use for motorcycles must be provided, such as applicable vehicle models, technical parameters, etc. In addition, note whether the chain wheel includes a chain; if it comes with a chain, the chain should be classified separately (7315), and the chain wheel still under 8714.16.
Confused Codes：
871419 - Other motorcycle parts
871419 is a residual subheading for motorcycle parts, while 871416 specifically names chain wheels. Only if chain wheels were not specifically named would they be classified under 871419. Therefore, chain wheels must be classified under 871416.
848340 - Gears and other transmission elements
848340 covers general-purpose gears, chain wheels, etc., but 871416 is for motorcycle-specific chain wheels. If the chain wheel is specially designed for motorcycles, it should be preferentially classified under 871416; if general-purpose, then under 848340.
871496 - Bicycle chain wheels
871496 is a part of bicycles (8712), while 871416 is a part of motorcycles (8711). The two have different uses and must not be confused.
731511 - Roller chain
731511 is a chain, while 871416 is a chain wheel. If chain wheels and chains are imported together, they should be classified separately.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it clearly declared as for motorcycles?
✓ Is the applicable vehicle model or engine displacement provided?
✓ Is the material specifically declared?
✓ Are the brand and model complete?
✓ Is it confused with bicycle chain wheels or general-purpose gears?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference in HS codes between motorcycle chain wheels and bicycle chain wheels? Motorcycle chain wheels are classified under 871416, and bicycle chain wheels under 871496. The main difference lies in the applicable vehicle type: motorcycles under 8711, bicycles under 8712. When declaring, proof of applicable vehicle model must be provided to avoid confusion. If the chain wheel is a universal type that can be used for motorcycles and other machinery, how should it be classified? If the chain wheel can be used universally in multiple types of machinery, it is not specially designed for motorcycles and should be classified under 848340 (gears and other transmission elements). However, if it can be proven to be mainly used for motorcycles, it can still be classified under 871416. It is recommended to retain evidence of use. When importing motorcycle chain wheels, what declaration elements must be included? Must include product name, use, material, brand, model, applicable vehicle model, number of teeth, dimensions, etc. Among these, use and applicable vehicle model are key to proving specificity. Missing elements may lead to classification disputes or customs clearance delays. If motorcycle chain wheels and chains are imported together, how should they be declared? Chain wheels are classified under 871416, and chains under 731511. If the chain and chain wheel are packaged as a set, they should still be classified separately because their HS codes are different. They must be listed separately when declaring. How to check the latest tariff rates for motorcycle chain wheels? You can visit the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the 'Customs Tariff' query tool, enter HS code 871416, and check the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. Tariff rates may change, subject to the latest announcement. If motorcycle chain wheels are exported to the EU, is the HS code the same? The first six digits of the EU HS code are consistent with the international code, also 871416. However, there may be subdivisions within the EU (such as TARIC codes), and you need to check the EU TARIC database to confirm the specific subheading and tariff rate. If the chain wheel is part of a motorcycle engine, is it still classified under 871416? Chain wheels are usually installed on the rear wheel or engine output shaft of a motorcycle, belonging to transmission system parts, and are still classified under 871416. However, if the chain wheel is an internal engine part (such as a timing chain wheel), it may be classified under 8409 (engine parts). Judgment should be based on installation position and function. For cross-border e-commerce sales of motorcycle chain wheels, how to determine the HS code? First confirm that the chain wheel is specially designed for motorcycles, then classify under 871416. Product description, applicable vehicle model, etc. must be provided. If required by the platform, consult a customs broker or customs. Note the differences between personal items and commercial customs declaration.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between motorcycle chain wheels and bicycle chain wheels?
A: Motorcycle chain wheels are classified under 871416, and bicycle chain wheels under 871496. The main difference lies in the applicable vehicle type: motorcycles under 8711, bicycles under 8712. When declaring, proof of applicable vehicle model must be provided to avoid confusion.
Q: If the chain wheel is a universal type that can be used for motorcycles and other machinery, how should it be classified?
A: If the chain wheel can be used universally in multiple types of machinery, it is not specially designed for motorcycles and should be classified under 848340 (gears and other transmission elements). However, if it can be proven to be mainly used for motorcycles, it can still be classified under 871416. It is recommended to retain evidence of use.
Q: When importing motorcycle chain wheels, what declaration elements must be included?
A: Must include product name, use, material, brand, model, applicable vehicle model, number of teeth, dimensions, etc. Among these, use and applicable vehicle model are key to proving specificity. Missing elements may lead to classification disputes or customs clearance delays.
Q: If motorcycle chain wheels and chains are imported together, how should they be declared?
A: Chain wheels are classified under 871416, and chains under 731511. If the chain and chain wheel are packaged as a set, they should still be classified separately because their HS codes are different. They must be listed separately when declaring.
Q: How to check the latest tariff rates for motorcycle chain wheels?
A: You can visit the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the 'Customs Tariff' query tool, enter HS code 871416, and check the MFN rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc. Tariff rates may change, subject to the latest announcement.
Q: If motorcycle chain wheels are exported to the EU, is the HS code the same?
A: The first six digits of the EU HS code are consistent with the international code, also 871416. However, there may be subdivisions within the EU (such as TARIC codes), and you need to check the EU TARIC database to confirm the specific subheading and tariff rate.
Q: If the chain wheel is part of a motorcycle engine, is it still classified under 871416?
A: Chain wheels are usually installed on the rear wheel or engine output shaft of a motorcycle, belonging to transmission system parts, and are still classified under 871416. However, if the chain wheel is an internal engine part (such as a timing chain wheel), it may be classified under 8409 (engine parts). Judgment should be based on installation position and function.
Q: For cross-border e-commerce sales of motorcycle chain wheels, how to determine the HS code?
A: First confirm that the chain wheel is specially designed for motorcycles, then classify under 871416. Product description, applicable vehicle model, etc. must be provided. If required by the platform, consult a customs broker or customs. Note the differences between personal items and commercial customs declaration.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.