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Motorcycle HSN Code 8711
Motorcycles, mopeds and motorised cycles are classified under HSN heading 8711. The 8-digit code depends on engine cylinder capacity (cc).
Motorcycle HSN codes & GST rates
The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 8711 (motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars;). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.
| HSN code | Description | IGST | BCD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87111010 | Mopeds | 40% | 70% |
| 87111090 | Other | 40% | 70% |
| 87112011 | - Of cylinder capacity not exceeding 75 cc | 40% | 70% |
| 87112019 | - Other | 40% | 70% |
FTA preferential rates: 5 partner agreement(s) listed for 87112019; best preferential rate 0% via Least Developed Countries; 4 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →
What is the HSN code for motorcycle?
The HSN code for motorcycle is 8711 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for motorcycle the most common is 87112019, which attracts 40% 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 motorcycle is classified under HSN
The HSN classification for motorcycle narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.
- Chapter 872-digitVehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof
- 87114-digit headingMOTORCYCLES (INCLUDING MOPEDS) AND CYCLES FITTED WITH AN AUXILIARY MOTOR, WITH OR WITHOUT SIDE-CARS;
- 8711206-digit subheadingWith internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 250 cc :
- 871120198-digit tariff item- Other
Section XVII — VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, VESSELS AND ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT
GST on motorcycle
Motorcycle (HSN 8711) attracts 40% GST under GST Schedule III. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 20% CGST + 20% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 40% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 87112019 — 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 motorcycle
When motorcycle (HSN 87112019) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 70%, AIDC 70%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 40% on the assessable value plus duties, and Compensation Cess 0.125%.
Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹223.5486. 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 87112019 →Conclusion
The HSN code for motorcycle is 8711 at the heading level, with 87112019 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (40% 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.
Motorcycle HSN Code — FAQs
HSN code 87112019 (Motorcycle) attracts 40% IGST under Schedule III of the GST notification.
The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 87112019 is 70%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).
HSN code 87112019 covers Motorcycle. It sits under Chapter 87 – Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof, in Section XVII – VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, VESSELS AND ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT.
The HSN code for Motorcycle is 87112019, classified under Chapter 87 – Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).
The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 87112019 is u, as listed in the Customs Tariff.
Motorcycles fall under heading 8711 by engine capacity — mopeds under 87111010, and motorcycles up to 75 cc under 87112011 with larger capacities under nearby tariff items.
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