8711.20.00 - With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 250 cc

This HTS classification, 8711.20.00, specifically covers motorcycles, mopeds, and similar cycles equipped with an auxiliary internal combustion piston engine. The defining characteristic for inclusion in this category is the engine's cylinder capacity, which must be greater than 50 cubic centimeters (cc) but not exceed 250 cc. This scope encompasses a range of vehicles designed for personal transportation where the engine plays a primary role in propulsion, excluding those with smaller engines or purely electric propulsion.

To differentiate this category from its siblings, it is crucial to focus on the engine's specified cylinder capacity. For instance, sibling category 8711.10.00.00 is exclusively for vehicles with engines not exceeding 50 cc. Conversely, categories 8711.30.00 and beyond cover vehicles with significantly larger internal combustion engines (exceeding 250 cc, 500 cc, or 800 cc). Similarly, 8711.60.00 is reserved for vehicles propelled by electric motors, making cylinder capacity the key differentiator for 8711.20.00.

Within 8711.20.00, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification based on precise engine displacement. The subcategories 8711.20.00.30, 8711.20.00.60, and 8711.20.00.90 further refine the classification for engines within the broader 50 cc to 250 cc range, by breaking it down into narrower intervals: exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 90 cc, exceeding 90 cc but not exceeding 190 cc, and exceeding 190 cc but not exceeding 250 cc, respectively. This detailed breakdown allows for more precise tracking and statistical analysis of import and export movements.