8712.00.25.00 - If weighing less than 16.3 kg complete without accessories and not designed for use with tires having a cross-sectional diameter exceeding 4.13 cm

This HTS subheading specifically classifies bicycles that meet stringent weight and tire dimension criteria. To qualify, a bicycle must weigh less than 16.3 kg when fully assembled, excluding any accessories. Furthermore, it must not be designed for use with tires that have a cross-sectional diameter greater than 4.13 cm. These specifications typically apply to lightweight, performance-oriented bicycles, such as road bikes or certain high-end mountain bikes, where these physical attributes are key distinguishing features.

This category differentiates itself from its sibling, HTS 8712.00.35.00, which is designated for "Other" bicycles not meeting the precise weight and tire size requirements outlined here. In essence, this subheading acts as a specific carve-out for a particular subset of bicycles within the broader category of bicycles with wheels exceeding 63.5 cm in diameter.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Classification into this code hinges solely on the accurate determination of the bicycle's complete, accessory-free weight and the maximum allowable cross-sectional diameter of its tires. Importers must ensure their goods precisely meet both of these technical specifications to be correctly classified under this heading.