Chapter 87 covers vehicles and their parts and accessories in the Harmonized System, excluding railway and tramway vehicles. This chapter includes motor vehicles (such as cars, trucks, motorcycles), tractors, special purpose vehicles, and their chassis and parts. As a type of motor vehicle, motorcycles have their parts classified under heading 8714 of this chapter. The classification principle for parts in this chapter is: it only applies to parts exclusively or principally used for vehicles of Chapter 87; if the part itself is a commodity named in another chapter, it is classified in that other chapter first. Heading 8714 covers parts and accessories of motorcycles and bicycles (including mopeds). Specifically, it includes: frames, forks, rims, spokes, hubs, brakes, transmissions, pedals, cranks, chain wheels, and various instruments and lighting devices, etc. However, it should be noted that this heading does not include parts already named in other headings of this chapter (such as complete motorcycles of 8711), nor does it include general-purpose parts as specified in the notes to Section XVII. As a special instrument for motorcycles, the odometer falls within the scope of this heading. Code 871468 is a six-digit subheading. The first 2 digits "87" represent Chapter 87 (vehicles and their parts and accessories, excluding railway and tramway vehicles). The 3rd-4th digits "14" represent heading 8714 (parts and accessories of motorcycles and bicycles). The 5th-6th digits "68" represent subheading 871468, which was established in HS2017, specifically for "odometers for motorcycles." Among them, the 5th digit "6" indicates a second-level subheading further divided under 8714 (other parts and accessories), and the 6th digit "8" indicates the specific commodity under that second-level subheading. The overall coding logic is: chapter → heading → subheading, refined level by level, ultimately pointing to odometers specially for motorcycles. Motorcycle odometers are classified under 871468 because they are specially used for motorcycles and are motorcycle parts. They do not meet the definition of optical, photographic, medical, etc. equipment of Chapter 90, because an odometer is a mechanical or electronic counting device used to measure distance traveled, not to measure physical or chemical quantities. At the same time, it also does not belong to electrical equipment of Chapter 85, because its function is mechanical counting; even if it has electronic components, it is still classified as a vehicle part. Therefore, according to General Rules of Interpretation 1 and 6, classification under 871468 is the most accurate.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity should be accurately described as "odometer for motorcycles" or "motorcycle odometer," avoiding vague general terms. Brand: Fill in the manufacturer or trademark brand, such as "Honda," "Yamaha," etc.; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand." Model: Fill in the specific model or part number of the product, which should be consistent with the actual item or technical data. Applicable Vehicle Model: Indicate that the odometer is specially used for motorcycles, such as "suitable for Honda CB125," etc., to prove its specificity. Working Principle: Explain whether it is mechanical or electronic, such as "mechanical, driven by a flexible shaft for counting." Whether It Contains a Sensor: If it contains a sensor, specify the sensor type and whether it is declared separately. Material: Main materials, such as plastic housing, internal metal gears, etc. Product Name: odometer for motorcycles; Brand: Honda; Model: 37200-KWB-601; Applicable Vehicle Model: Honda CB125 motorcycle; Working Principle: mechanical, driven by the front wheel flexible shaft; Whether It Contains a Sensor: does not contain a sensor; Material: ABS plastic housing, internal metal gears. Confusing odometers with speedometers; speedometers may be classified under other subheadings. Ignoring the declaration of "specially for motorcycles," resulting in classification as a general-purpose instrument. Failure to provide applicable vehicle model information, making it impossible to prove specificity.

The core basis for classification is whether the commodity is exclusively or principally used for motorcycles. According to the notes to Chapter 87 and the text of heading 8714, motorcycle parts must satisfy the specificity requirement. An odometer is a measuring device for motorcycle mileage and is usually installed on the motorcycle instrument panel, working in coordination with other motorcycle components. If the odometer is general-purpose (such as being usable for multiple vehicles), it may be classified under Chapter 90. However, if its structure and interface are specially designed for motorcycles, it is classified under 871468. At the same time, attention should be paid to whether it includes other functions (such as speed display); if it also has a speedometer function, it is still classified according to its main function. 871410 Motorcycle saddles: A saddle is a motorcycle seating component, while an odometer is an instrument; their functions differ, but both belong to heading 8714 and must be distinguished according to the specific subheading. 871419 Other parts of motorcycles: This subheading is a residual subheading; if odometers were not named in 871468, they might be classified here, but 871468 specifically names them, so it takes priority. 902920 Speedometers and tachometers: Speedometers of Chapter 90 are used to measure speed, while odometers measure distance; if the product measures only distance, it is classified under 871468; if it also has speed display, it must be judged according to the main function. 902910 Odometers, pedometers: This subheading includes general-purpose odometers, but motorcycle-specific odometers are classified as parts because they are specially used for motorcycles and are not classified here. 853120 Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices or light emitting diodes: If the odometer is only a display panel and does not constitute a complete instrument, it may be classified here, but a complete odometer is still classified under 871468. Is it specially used for motorcycles? Does it include a speedometer function? Is it a complete odometer? Does it have an electronic sensor? Is it declared together with other motorcycle parts?

Motorcycle odometers are classified under 871468, so are odometers for electric motorcycles also classified here? Yes. Electric motorcycles still fall within the scope of motorcycles, and their special odometers are also classified under 871468. However, note that if an electric motorcycle is classified as an electric bicycle (such as a scooter), its parts may be classified under other subheadings of 8714 or 8711. The key depends on the classification of the complete vehicle. If an odometer also has a speed display function, which code should it be classified under? If the main function of the odometer is mileage measurement with speed display as an additional function, it is still classified under 871468. If speed display is the main function, it may be classified under 902920. It is recommended to judge based on product design principles and main use, and provide technical data when necessary. How are parts of motorcycle odometers (such as gears and flexible shafts) classified? If these parts are specially used for motorcycle odometers and do not constitute a complete odometer, they are generally classified as motorcycle parts under other subheadings of 8714 (such as 871419). However, if the part itself is a commodity named in another chapter (such as a general-purpose gear), it is classified under that other chapter. When declaring at customs, how should the "Working Principle" declaration element for an odometer be filled in? It should explain in detail whether it is mechanical or electronic. Mechanical types usually drive a counting wheel through a flexible shaft; electronic types collect signals through sensors and display them. If it is electronic, the sensor type (such as Hall effect) should also be specified. For motorcycle odometers sold through cross-border e-commerce retail, is the classification the same? Yes, regardless of the trade method, classification follows HS coding rules. However, cross-border e-commerce may involve simplified declaration, but accurate classification is still required to avoid customs risks. It is recommended to keep product technical data for inspection. How can I check the tariff rate for 871468? It can be checked through the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Tariff rates vary depending on the country, trade agreements, country of origin, and other factors; the latest published rates should prevail. This article does not provide specific tariff rate figures. If an odometer is a universal type usable for motorcycles and automobiles, how should it be classified? If it is a universal type, it cannot be classified as a motorcycle-specific part. It should be judged according to its main use; if it is mainly used for automobiles, it is classified under 8708; if it cannot be determined, it may be classified under 9029. It is recommended to provide sales data or proof of design use. What is the difference between 871468 and 871469? 871468 is for motorcycle odometers, while 871469 is for other motorcycle parts (such as rearview mirrors, handles, etc.). Both belong to heading 8714, but they are different subheadings and must be distinguished according to the specific commodity.