8714.91 - Frames and forks, and parts thereof:

This HTS category, 8714.91, specifically addresses frames and forks for vehicles classified under headings 8711 to 8713, which primarily include motorcycles, bicycles, and their parts. It encompasses the essential structural components that form the chassis of these vehicles. This includes not only complete frames and forks but also parts thereof, provided they are intended for assembly into such components. The classification focuses on the core structural elements that define the vehicle's geometry and support its other parts.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. For example, while 8714.91 covers the frame and fork themselves, sibling categories like 8714.92 deal with wheel rims and spokes, 8714.93 with hubs, and 8714.94 with braking systems. Therefore, items classified here are the foundational structural pieces, not the components that facilitate movement or stopping, nor accessories like saddles (8714.95) or pedals (8714.96).

Within 8714.91, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification. The subcategory 8714.91.50.00 specifically addresses sets of steel tubing cut to exact lengths, precisely measured and packaged for the assembly of a complete bicycle frame and fork. This indicates a pre-packaged set of components ready for manufacturing. The residual subcategory, 8714.91.90.00, covers all other frames, forks, and parts thereof not meeting the specific criteria of the former, ensuring comprehensive coverage of this structural category.