Chapter 87 covers all land motor vehicles and their parts, except railway vehicles, including tractors, motor vehicles for the transport of persons or goods, motorcycles, bicycles, wheelchairs, etc. This chapter includes both complete vehicles and parts specially designed or principally designed for these vehicles, but must comply with the exclusive provisions in the heading notes. Motorcycles and their parts are mainly classified under headings 8711 to 8714, of which 8714 is specifically for parts and accessories of motorcycles, bicycles and other non-motorized or motorized two-wheeled vehicles. Heading 8714 covers parts and accessories of motorcycles, bicycles, wheelchairs and similar vehicles, but not all parts are classified under this heading. Only those parts not more specifically named in other headings and specially designed or principally designed for vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713 are classified here. This heading includes frames, forks, hubs, brakes, transmissions, saddles, pedals, chain wheels, etc., but excludes general electronic components, engine parts or general fasteners. The first 2 digits 87 indicate Chapter 87 (Vehicles and their parts and accessories, other than railway vehicles). The 3rd-4th digits 14 indicate heading 8714, i.e., parts and accessories of motorcycles, bicycles, wheelchairs and similar vehicles. The 5th-6th digits 87 are the subheading, further subdivided under heading 8714, specifically for 'oil dipsticks for motorcycles'. This subheading is a 6-digit code, belonging to a more detailed classification, specifically for oil dipsticks for motorcycles, distinguishing them from oil dipsticks for other vehicles or general measuring tools. The product is a motorcycle-specific oil dipstick, which is a specially designed part for motorcycles and is not more specifically named in other headings of Chapter 87 (such as heading 8711 for complete motorcycles) or Chapter 84 (such as general measuring tools). According to General Rules of Interpretation 1 and 6, it should be classified under subheading 871487 specifically listed under heading 8714.

Product name: The Chinese and foreign language name of the declared commodity, which should be accurately described as 'Motorcycle oil dipstick' or 'Motorcycle oil dipstick'. Brand: Fill in the brand of the oil dipstick, such as Honda, Yamaha, etc. If no brand, fill in 'No brand'. Model: Fill in the model or part number of the oil dipstick, such as '12345-ABC-000'. Applicable vehicle model: Indicate the applicable motorcycle type or displacement, such as 'suitable for 125ml displacement motorcycles'. Material: Fill in the main material of the oil dipstick, such as 'plastic + metal'. Purpose: Explain that it is used to measure the engine oil level of motorcycles. Specifications and dimensions: Fill in the length, diameter and other dimensional information of the oil dipstick. Product name: Motorcycle oil dipstick; Brand: Honda; Model: 15651-KWB-000; Applicable vehicle model: 125ml displacement motorcycle; Material: plastic handle + metal blade; Purpose: to measure engine oil level; Specifications and dimensions: total length 150mm, blade diameter 3mm. Failure to indicate 'for motorcycles', resulting in misclassification as general measuring tools (such as 9017). False declaration of brand and model may affect customs valuation and classification. Incomplete material declaration, such as failure to distinguish between handle and blade materials, may lead to classification disputes.

The core criterion for classification is whether the product is specially designed or principally designed for motorcycles. According to Chapter 87 notes and the text of heading 8714, motorcycle parts must meet the specificity requirement and not be more specifically named in other headings. The oil dipstick is a specially designed part of a motorcycle engine, used to measure oil level, and is not a general measuring tool, so it is classified under 8714. At the same time, it is necessary to confirm that it is not a part of the engine (such as classified under 8409), because the oil dipstick is usually an accessory rather than a core engine component. 901780 Other measuring tools: 9017 is for general measuring tools, while 871487 is for motorcycle-specific parts. If the oil dipstick is universal, it is classified under 9017; if it is specially designed for motorcycles, it is classified under 8714. 840991 Petrol engine parts: 8409 is for engine parts, but the oil dipstick is generally not regarded as a core engine part, and 8714 more specifically lists motorcycle parts. 871410 Other motorcycle parts: 871410 is a general subheading for motorcycle parts, while 871487 is a specific subheading for oil dipsticks, the latter being more specific. 871420 Other motorcycle parts: 871420 is for other motorcycle parts, but the oil dipstick is specifically named and should be classified under 871487 with priority. Is it specially designed for motorcycles? Can it be classified under other more specific headings? Are the material and function consistent with the declaration? Are the brand and model accurate? Is it a general measuring tool?

Why is a motorcycle oil dipstick classified under 8714 instead of 9017? Because 8714 is the heading for motorcycle-specific parts, while 9017 is for general measuring tools. The oil dipstick is specially designed for motorcycle engines and has specificity, so according to General Rule of Interpretation 1, it should be classified under 8714. How to determine whether an oil dipstick is specially designed for motorcycles? It can be judged by its design, dimensions, brand, applicable vehicle model, etc. If it can only be used for motorcycles and cannot be used for other equipment, it is considered specially designed. Is a material certificate required for declaration? Usually not required, but if customs has doubts about the classification, they may request a material description or sample. It is recommended to keep relevant technical documents. How to check the tax rate for oil dipsticks? It can be checked through the website of the General Administration of Customs, the Chinese Customs Import and Export Tariff, or by consulting a customs broker. Tax rates may change, and the latest tariff shall prevail. If the oil dipstick is a universal type, can it be classified under 8714? No. Universal oil dipsticks should be classified under 9017. Only those specially designed for motorcycles are classified under 8714. Must the brand and model be filled in during customs declaration? Yes, brand and model are important declaration elements that help customs confirm commodity classification and price. If there is no brand, fill in 'No brand'. What is the difference between a part number and a model for an oil dipstick? A part number is a number used by the manufacturer to identify the part, while a model may be broader. It is recommended to fill in the part number during declaration for accurate identification. If the oil dipstick has a temperature sensor, does the classification change? If it has a temperature sensor, it may be regarded as a device with a measuring function, and the classification should be determined based on the primary function. If the primary function is still an oil dipstick, it is classified under 8714; if the primary function is temperature measurement, it may be classified under 9025.