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Bicycle HSN Code 8712

5% IGSTSchedule I

Bicycles and other non-motorised cycles are classified under HSN heading 8712, split into bicycles and other cycles.

Heading
8712
Primary code
87120010
GST / IGST
5%
Customs duty (BCD)
20%

Bicycle HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 8712 (bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorised). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN codeDescriptionIGSTBCD
87120010Bicycles5%20%
87120090Other 87135%10%

FTA preferential rates: 8 partner agreement(s) listed for 87120010; best preferential rate 0% via Least Developed Countries; 4 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for bicycle?

The HSN code for bicycle is 8712 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for bicycle the most common is 87120010, which attracts 5% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How bicycle is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for bicycle narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

  1. Chapter 872-digitVehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof
  2. 87124-digit headingBICYCLES AND OTHER CYCLES (INCLUDING DELIVERY TRICYCLES), NOT MOTORISED
  3. 8712006-digit subheadingBicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorised :
  4. 871200108-digit tariff itemBicycles

Section XVIIVEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, VESSELS AND ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

GST on bicycle

Bicycle (HSN 8712) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 87120010 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported bicycle

When bicycle (HSN 87120010) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 20%, AIDC 20%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: 49.152. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 87120010

Conclusion

The HSN code for bicycle is 8712 at the heading level, with 87120010 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Last reviewed: