Chapter 87 covers land motor vehicles other than railway vehicles and their parts and accessories, including automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, etc. Horns for motorcycles, as electrical accessories for motorcycles, fall within the scope of parts and accessories of this chapter. Heading 8714 is specifically used to classify parts and accessories of non-motorized or motorized vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles, including brakes, gearboxes, wheels, horns, etc. Horns for motorcycles, as electrical signaling devices, fall under the specific subheading of this heading. The first 2 digits 87: indicates Chapter 87, covering vehicles and their parts and accessories. The 3rd-4th digits 14: indicates heading 8714, specifically parts and accessories of vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles. The 5th-6th digits 62: indicates subheading 871462, specifically referring to horns for motorcycles. Among them, the 5th digit 6 indicates electrical equipment under motorcycle parts and accessories, and the 6th digit 2 further refines it to horns. This commodity is a horn specially used for motorcycles, which is an electrical accessory for motorcycles, and is therefore classified under 8714 rather than other chapters. If it were a general-purpose electrical horn, it might be classified under Chapter 85, but because it is specially used for motorcycles, it is classified as a vehicle part.
Chapter
Chapter 87 covers land motor vehicles other than railway vehicles and their parts and accessories, including automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, etc. Horns for motorcycles, as electrical accessories for motorcycles, fall within the scope of parts and accessories of this chapter.
Heading
Heading 8714 is specifically used to classify parts and accessories of non-motorized or motorized vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles, including brakes, gearboxes, wheels, horns, etc. Horns for motorcycles, as electrical signaling devices, fall under the specific subheading of this heading.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 87: indicates Chapter 87, covering vehicles and their parts and accessories. The 3rd-4th digits 14: indicates heading 8714, specifically parts and accessories of vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles. The 5th-6th digits 62: indicates subheading 871462, specifically referring to horns for motorcycles. Among them, the 5th digit 6 indicates electrical equipment under motorcycle parts and accessories, and the 6th digit 2 further refines it to horns.
Classification Basis
This commodity is a horn specially used for motorcycles, which is an electrical accessory for motorcycles, and is therefore classified under 8714 rather than other chapters. If it were a general-purpose electrical horn, it might be classified under Chapter 85, but because it is specially used for motorcycles, it is classified as a vehicle part.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "horn for motorcycles". It should be accurately described and avoid being too general. Brand: Fill in the brand of the horn, such as "DENSO", "BOSCH", etc. If there is no brand, fill in "unbranded". Model: Fill in the model or part number of the horn to identify the specific specifications. Applicable Vehicle Model: Indicate the applicable motorcycle brand, model, or displacement, such as "suitable for Honda CB400". Working Principle: Explain the sound-generating principle of the horn, such as electromagnetic, electronic, etc. Voltage: Fill in the working voltage of the horn, such as 12V, 24V, etc. Material: Main material, such as plastic, metal, etc. Product Name: Horn for motorcycles; Brand: DENSO; Model: DL-123; Applicable Vehicle Model: Honda CB400; Working Principle: Electromagnetic; Voltage: 12V; Material: Plastic housing + metal interior. Incorrectly classifying motorcycle horns under the automobile horn code (8708). False declaration of brand and model, leading to customs questioning. Failure to indicate the applicable vehicle model, which may result in being identified as a general-purpose part.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "horn for motorcycles". It should be accurately described and avoid being too general.
⚠️ Incorrectly written as "automobile horn" or "general-purpose horn".
Brand
Fill in the brand of the horn, such as "DENSO", "BOSCH", etc. If there is no brand, fill in "unbranded".
⚠️ The brand does not match the actual product or is omitted.
Model
Fill in the model or part number of the horn to identify the specific specifications.
⚠️ The model is incomplete or incorrect.
Applicable Vehicle Model
Indicate the applicable motorcycle brand, model, or displacement, such as "suitable for Honda CB400".
⚠️ The applicable vehicle model is not indicated or is filled in as "universal".
Working Principle
Explain the sound-generating principle of the horn, such as electromagnetic, electronic, etc.
⚠️ Incorrectly filled in as "electric" or "pneumatic".
Voltage
Fill in the working voltage of the horn, such as 12V, 24V, etc.
⚠️ Incorrect voltage unit or not filled in.
Material
Main material, such as plastic, metal, etc.
⚠️ The material description is too general.
Example： Product Name: Horn for motorcycles; Brand: DENSO; Model: DL-123; Applicable Vehicle Model: Honda CB400; Working Principle: Electromagnetic; Voltage: 12V; Material: Plastic housing + metal interior.
Common Mistakes：
Incorrectly classifying motorcycle horns under the automobile horn code (8708).
False declaration of brand and model, leading to customs questioning.
Failure to indicate the applicable vehicle model, which may result in being identified as a general-purpose part.
🎯 Classification Logic
Classification basis: According to General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the HS, horns for motorcycles, as parts specially used for motorcycles, should be classified under heading 8714. Its subheading 871462 explicitly lists "horns for motorcycles", so it is directly classified therein. 870829 Automobile horns: Automobile horns are classified under 8708, while motorcycle horns are classified under 8714. The main difference lies in the type of applicable vehicle. 851230 General-purpose electrical horns: 851230 is for general-purpose electrical horns, not specially used for vehicles; if specially used for motorcycles, they are classified under 8714. 871410 Other motorcycle parts: 871410 is for other motorcycle parts. Horns, as specific electrical accessories, should be classified under 871462. 851220 Vehicle lighting or signaling devices: 851220 includes vehicle lighting or signaling devices, but horns are usually not classified here unless they are combination devices. Is it specially used for motorcycles? Does it have a horn function? Is it an electrical signaling device? Is it confused with automobile horns? Is it confused with general-purpose horns?
Basis
Classification basis: According to General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the HS, horns for motorcycles, as parts specially used for motorcycles, should be classified under heading 8714. Its subheading 871462 explicitly lists "horns for motorcycles", so it is directly classified therein.
Confused Codes：
870829 - Automobile horns
Automobile horns are classified under 8708, while motorcycle horns are classified under 8714. The main difference lies in the type of applicable vehicle.
851230 - General-purpose electrical horns
851230 is for general-purpose electrical horns, not specially used for vehicles; if specially used for motorcycles, they are classified under 8714.
871410 - Other motorcycle parts
871410 is for other motorcycle parts. Horns, as specific electrical accessories, should be classified under 871462.
851220 - Vehicle lighting or signaling devices
851220 includes vehicle lighting or signaling devices, but horns are usually not classified here unless they are combination devices.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it specially used for motorcycles?
✓ Does it have a horn function?
✓ Is it an electrical signaling device?
✓ Is it confused with automobile horns?
✓ Is it confused with general-purpose horns?
❓ FAQ
What is the HS code for horns for motorcycles? The HS code for horns for motorcycles is 871462, under heading 8714 of Chapter 87. How to distinguish the codes for motorcycle horns and automobile horns? Motorcycle horns are classified under 871462, and automobile horns are classified under 870829. The main distinction is based on the type of applicable vehicle. What are the declaration elements for motorcycle horns? It is necessary to declare the product name, brand, model, applicable vehicle model, working principle, voltage, material, etc. Can motorcycle horns be classified under Chapter 85? If the horn is specially used for motorcycles, it should be classified under Chapter 87; if it is a general-purpose electrical horn, it is classified under Chapter 85. How to check the tax rate for motorcycle horns? The latest tax rate can be found according to code 871462 through the customs tariff or query platforms. What are the regulatory conditions for motorcycle horns? Usually there are no special regulatory conditions, but they must comply with relevant quality standards. The specific requirements are subject to the latest customs announcements. What should be noted when selling motorcycle horns through cross-border e-commerce? The HS code must be correctly declared to avoid customs clearance delays or fines due to classification errors.
Q: What is the HS code for horns for motorcycles?
A: The HS code for horns for motorcycles is 871462, under heading 8714 of Chapter 87.
Q: How to distinguish the codes for motorcycle horns and automobile horns?
A: Motorcycle horns are classified under 871462, and automobile horns are classified under 870829. The main distinction is based on the type of applicable vehicle.
Q: What are the declaration elements for motorcycle horns?
A: It is necessary to declare the product name, brand, model, applicable vehicle model, working principle, voltage, material, etc.
Q: Can motorcycle horns be classified under Chapter 85?
A: If the horn is specially used for motorcycles, it should be classified under Chapter 87; if it is a general-purpose electrical horn, it is classified under Chapter 85.
Q: How to check the tax rate for motorcycle horns?
A: The latest tax rate can be found according to code 871462 through the customs tariff or query platforms.
Q: What are the regulatory conditions for motorcycle horns?
A: Usually there are no special regulatory conditions, but they must comply with relevant quality standards. The specific requirements are subject to the latest customs announcements.
Q: What should be noted when selling motorcycle horns through cross-border e-commerce?
A: The HS code must be correctly declared to avoid customs clearance delays or fines due to classification errors.
⚠️ 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.