8711.40.30.00 - Exceeding 500 cc but not exceeding 700 cc

This HTS category, 8711.40.30.00, specifically classifies motorcycles equipped with an internal combustion piston engine. The defining characteristic for inclusion here is the engine's cylinder capacity, which must exceed 500 cubic centimeters (cc) but not exceed 700 cc. This encompasses a range of powerful motorcycles and motor-assisted cycles designed for significant road performance, excluding those with smaller engines or alternative power sources.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8711.40.60, is solely based on engine displacement. While both are within the broader classification of motorcycles with engines exceeding 500 cc, 8711.40.30.00 is reserved for engines between 501 cc and 700 cc inclusive. The sibling category, 8711.40.60, covers those with engines exceeding 700 cc up to and including 800 cc. Therefore, precise measurement of the engine's cubic centimeter capacity is crucial for correct classification.

As a leaf node, this HTS category does not have further subdivisions. Classification at this level is definitive for motorcycles fitting the specified engine capacity range. Examples within this category would include performance-oriented street bikes, touring motorcycles, or larger displacement dual-sport models whose engines fall within the 501 cc to 700 cc threshold. The presence or absence of a sidecar does not alter the classification at this specific code, as they are covered under the broader heading of 8711.