8712.00.48.00 - Other bicycles

This HTS category, 8712.00.48.00, encompasses "Other bicycles" that do not fit into the more specific classifications within the 8712.00 range. Essentially, it serves as a residual category for bicycles that are not explicitly defined by wheel diameter, weight, value, or specific design features outlined in the preceding subheadings. This includes a broad spectrum of bicycles designed for general recreational use, commuting, or specialized activities that don't meet the stringent criteria of other classifications.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, consider the precise parameters of other subheadings. For instance, 8712.00.15 covers bicycles where both wheels do not exceed 63.5 cm in diameter. Similarly, 8712.00.44.00 is highly specific, detailing bicycles with particular wheel diameter combinations, weight limitations, and value thresholds. If a bicycle does not meet the exact specifications of these or other preceding subheadings, it will likely fall under the "Other bicycles" classification.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of a bicycle into 8712.00.48.00 is determined by its exclusion from all more narrowly defined bicycle classifications within heading 8712. When classifying, customs professionals will look for specific details such as overall design, intended use, and whether the bicycle's characteristics (beyond those specifically listed in other subheadings) make it fall outside the scope of more granular categories.