Chapter 87 covers land motor vehicles other than railway vehicles and their parts and accessories, including tractors, automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, etc. Its core characteristic is motor or non-motor vehicles used for carrying people or goods, as well as parts specially or mainly used for these vehicles. The headings within the chapter are divided by vehicle type and part type, such as 8701-8705 for complete vehicles, 8706-8708 for automobile parts, and 8711-8714 for motorcycle and bicycle parts. Heading 8714 covers parts and accessories of motorcycles and bicycles, including brakes, transmissions, wheels, frames, radiators, etc. Parts under this heading must be specially or mainly used for vehicles of 8711 (motorcycles) or 8712 (bicycles). If parts can be used universally for other vehicles, they may be classified under other headings. 8714 is further subdivided by part type, such as 8714.1 for motorcycle parts and 8714.9 for bicycle parts. Code 871455 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "87" represent Chapter 87 (Vehicles and their parts and accessories, other than railway vehicles). Digits 3-4 "14" represent heading 8714 (Parts and accessories of motorcycles and bicycles). Digits 5-6 "55" represent subheading 871455, which in the HS classification specifically refers to "Motorcycle radiators." Note that the 5th digit "5" indicates further subdivision under motorcycle parts, and the 6th digit "5" specifically points to radiators. Therefore, this code fully describes the commodity of a motorcycle-specific radiator. A motorcycle radiator is a dedicated part of a motorcycle engine cooling system, and its design, dimensions, and interfaces are all specific to motorcycles and cannot be used for automobiles or other vehicles. Therefore, it meets the definition of 8714 as "parts specially or mainly used for motorcycles and bicycles." Adjacent codes such as 8708 (automobile parts) do not apply because automobile radiators differ from motorcycle radiators in structure, capacity, and installation method. In addition, although 8419 (heat exchange devices) involves radiators, 8419 covers general-purpose heat exchangers not specially used for vehicles, whereas 871455 is explicitly for motorcycle-specific use, so it is classified under this code.

Product Name: Declare the Chinese and foreign language names of the commodity, which should be accurately described as "Motorcycle radiator" or "摩托车用散热器", avoiding colloquial terms such as "water tank." Brand: Fill in the brand name of the radiator; if there is no brand, fill in "unbranded." Brand is auxiliary information for determining the specificity of the part. Model: Fill in the specific model or part number of the radiator to identify the motorcycle model for which it is suitable. Applicable Vehicle Model: Indicate the specific motorcycle for which the radiator is dedicated, such as "suitable for XX brand XX displacement motorcycle," to prove its specificity. Material: State the main material of the radiator, such as aluminum, copper, etc.; material affects its classification and valuation. Working Principle: Briefly describe the working method of the radiator, such as "heat dissipation through coolant circulation," to distinguish it from other parts. Dimensions: Provide the external dimensions of the radiator (length × width × height) to facilitate customs verification of whether it is dedicated to motorcycles. Origin: Fill in the country or region of manufacture of the radiator, used to determine applicable tariff rates and trade policies. Customs declaration example: Product Name: Motorcycle radiator Brand: DENSO Model: DR-12345 Applicable Vehicle Model: Suitable for Honda CB400 motorcycle Material: Aluminum Working Principle: Coolant circulation heat dissipation Dimensions: 30cm×20cm×10cm Origin: Japan HS Code: 87145500 Remarks: Dedicated to motorcycle engine cooling system, not for automobiles. Incorrectly declaring a motorcycle radiator as an automobile radiator (8708), leading to classification errors and tariff rate differences. Failure to provide applicable vehicle model information, so customs cannot determine specificity and may require supplementary materials or reclassification under another code. Material declaration is not specific, such as writing only "metal," affecting valuation and classification; it should be clearly stated as aluminum, copper, etc.

The core basis for classification determination lies in the specificity of the commodity. According to General Rule 1 for the interpretation of the HS and the text of heading 8714, motorcycle radiators must be specially or mainly used for motorcycles (8711) or bicycles (8712). If a radiator can be used universally for automobiles or other vehicles, it should not be classified under 8714. At the same time, 8419 (general-purpose heat exchange devices) and 8708 (automobile parts) must be excluded. When determining, evidence such as product design, dimensions, interfaces, brand, and applicable vehicle models should be combined to confirm that it is dedicated to motorcycles. 8708 Automobile radiators: 8708 is for automobile parts; its radiators are designed for automobile engines, with larger dimensions and capacity, and interfaces different from motorcycles. Motorcycle radiators cannot be used for automobiles, so they are classified under 8714. 8419 General-purpose heat exchange devices: 8419 covers general-purpose heat exchangers not specially used for vehicles, such as industrial radiators. Motorcycle radiators are dedicated to motorcycles and have specific mounting structures, so they are not classified under 8419. 871410 Other motorcycle parts: 871410 is a general subheading for motorcycle parts, but radiators have a specific subheading 871455, so they should be classified under the specific named provision first. 871419 Other motorcycle parts: 871419 is another subheading under motorcycle parts. If a radiator does not meet the specific description of 871455, it may be classified here, but usually radiators have a specific code. 7322 Non-electric heating radiators: 7322 is for iron or steel heating radiators used for building heating, unrelated to motorcycle cooling systems; attention must be paid to distinguishing use when classifying. Is it clearly dedicated to motorcycles? Is it distinguished from automobile radiators? Are material and model completely declared? Is proof of applicable vehicle model provided? Is the general-purpose heat exchanger excluded?

Why is a motorcycle radiator classified under 871455 instead of 8708? 8708 is for automobile parts, while motorcycle radiators are dedicated to motorcycles, and their design, dimensions, and interfaces are all specific to motorcycle engines. According to HS classification rules, parts dedicated to motorcycles should be classified under 8714, and radiators specifically are listed under 871455. How can one determine whether a radiator is for a motorcycle or an automobile? Mainly by design applicability: motorcycle radiators are usually smaller in size, and their mounting brackets and interfaces match motorcycles, and the brand and model correspond to motorcycles. During customs declaration, evidence such as applicable vehicle model and dimensions can be provided. If a radiator can be used for multiple motorcycles, can it still be classified under 871455? Yes, as long as it is dedicated to motorcycles (even multiple models), it is still classified under 871455. However, if it can be used for automobiles or other vehicles, it may be classified under 8708 or 8419. What are the consequences of omitting the applicable vehicle model during declaration? Customs may question the specificity, require supplementary materials, or even reclassify it under another code, causing delays and additional costs. It is recommended to fully declare the applicable vehicle model. How can the tariff rate for motorcycle radiators be checked? Tariff rates may change. The latest rates can be checked through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or by consulting a customs broker. Attention should be paid to the impact of origin and trade agreements. What certifications are required for importing motorcycle radiators? Generally, they need to comply with China Compulsory Certification (CCC) or relevant standards, depending on the product use and customs requirements. It is recommended to consult professional agencies in advance. After a radiator is classified under 871455, how should the customs declaration form be filled out? Fill in HS code 87145500 on the customs declaration form, and declare in detail the product name, brand, model, applicable vehicle model, material, and other elements, ensuring consistency with the actual goods. If a radiator is universal and not dedicated to motorcycles, under which code should it be classified? If it is a general-purpose heat exchanger, it may be classified under 8419; if it is used for automobiles, it is classified under 8708. It must be determined based on actual use and design.