8711.50.00 - With internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 800 cc

This HTS category, 8711.50.00, specifically covers motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, as well as side-cars, when powered by an internal combustion piston engine with a cylinder capacity exceeding 800 cubic centimeters (cc). The defining characteristic for this classification is the significant engine displacement, indicating a focus on larger, more powerful motorbikes.

This distinguishes 8711.50.00 from its sibling categories which are differentiated by smaller engine capacities. For instance, sibling categories exist for engines not exceeding 50 cc (8711.10.00.00), engines between 50 cc and 250 cc (8711.20.00), engines between 250 cc and 500 cc (8711.30.00), and engines between 500 cc and 800 cc (8711.40). It also differs from categories covering electric motor propulsion (8711.60.00).

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on precise engine capacity. The subcategories 8711.50.00.30 and 8711.50.00.60 allow for a more granular distinction, separating vehicles with engines exceeding 800 cc but not exceeding 970 cc from those with engines exceeding 970 cc. This granular approach ensures accurate tariff application based on the specific power output of the motorcycle.