HS 8711 · Vehicles and parts
Motorcycles
Data last updated 18 October 2026 · schedule data 2026.10.2
In short
The EU's duty on Mercosur motorcycles is up to 7% today and reaches zero by 2033; Brazil's duty on EU motorcycles is up to 16.8% today and reaches zero by 2041 (3 of 8 lines are excluded).
Rates at a glance
Into the EU from Mercosur
10 tariff linesPreferential duty 2026
4.8–7%
Duty-free on all phased lines by
2033
Agreement base rate
6–8%
Applied MFN rate today
6–8%
Into Brazil from the EU
8 tariff linesPreferential duty 2026
16.3–18%
Duty-free on all phased lines by
2041
Agreement base rate
20%
Applied MFN rate today
18%
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About this product
Motorcycles and mopeds are phased out by the EU over short and medium schedules. Mercosur phases out its duties on European motorcycles over long schedules and excludes a few lines. Engine size decides the line, so check the right one.
How the duty falls, year by year
Highest and lowest ad valorem duty each year over the lines on a path to zero. Excluded and quota-only lines keep their duty and aren't included.
Into the EU from Mercosur
| Year | Ad valorem duty | Lines duty-free |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.8–7% | 0 / 10 |
| 2027 | 3.6–6% | 0 / 10 |
| 2028 | 2.4–5% | 0 / 10 |
| 2029 | 1.2–4% | 0 / 10 |
| 2030 | 0–3% | 6 / 10 |
| 2031 | 0–2% | 6 / 10 |
| 2032 | 0–1% | 6 / 10 |
| 2033 | 0% | 10 / 10 |
Into Brazil from the EU
| Year | Ad valorem duty | Lines duty-free |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16.3–16.8% | 0 / 8 |
| 2027 | 14.7–15.7% | 0 / 8 |
| 2028 | 13–14.6% | 0 / 8 |
| 2029 | 11.4–13.5% | 0 / 8 |
| 2030 | 9.8–12.3% | 0 / 8 |
| 2031 | 8.1–11.2% | 0 / 8 |
| 2032 | 6.5–10.1% | 0 / 8 |
| 2033 | 4.9–9% | 0 / 8 |
| 2034 | 3.2–7.8% | 0 / 8 |
| 2035 | 1.6–6.7% | 0 / 8 |
| 2036 | 0–5.6% | 1 / 8 |
| 2037 | 0–4.5% | 1 / 8 |
| 2038 | 0–3.3% | 1 / 8 |
| 2039 | 0–2.2% | 1 / 8 |
| 2040 | 0–1.1% | 1 / 8 |
| 2041 | 0% | 5 / 8 |
Lines by staging category
The staging category sets the speed of the cut: 0 is duty-free from entry into force, 4 to 15 are the years to zero, E is excluded and letter codes are quotas or special treatments.
Mercosur → EU
- 4× 6
- 7× 4
EU → Mercosur
- 15× 4
- E× 3
- 10× 1
Tariff-rate quotas
No tariff-rate quota applies to this heading.
Rates in each Mercosur country
Each member has its own base rate and applied MFN rate. The preference is cut from the base rate, or from the applied rate where that's lower (Art. 2.4(7) of the agreement), so the current rate can differ by country.
| Country | Base rate | Applied MFN | Preferential 2026 | Zero by | Applied-rate source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 20% | 18% | 16.3–18% | 2041 | Brazil applied import duty, Res. Gecex 272/2021 Annexes II, V, VI, IX (MDIC), as of 5 October 2026 |
| Argentina | 20–35% | 20%7 lines have no single published rate | 18.1–35% | 2041 | Argentina applied import duty (DIE), ARCA Arancel Integrado, as of 18 October 2026 |
| Uruguay | 20% | 18% | 16.3–18% | 2041 | Uruguay applied import duty (Arancel Nacional, MEF), as of 10 February 2025Manual snapshotOlder than 180 days |
| Paraguay | 12–20% | 20–30% | 16.8–25% | 2041 | Paraguay applied import duty (Arancel Nacional Vigente, MEF), as of 4 November 2025Manual snapshotOlder than 180 days |
All tariff lines
Line descriptions are the English text of the schedules (CN 2013 for the EU, NCM 2012 for Mercosur).
Into the EU from Mercosur: 10 lines
| Code | Description | Staging | Base | Applied MFN | 2026 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8711 10 00 | Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity ≤ 50 cm³ | 7 | 8% | 8% | 7% | Freefrom 2033 |
| 8711 20 10 | Scooters of cylinder capacity > 50 cm³ but ≤ 250 cm³ | 7 | 8% | 8% | 7% | Freefrom 2033 |
| 8711 20 92 | Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity > 50 cm³ but ≤ 125 cm³ (excl. scooters) | 7 | 8% | 8% | 7% | Freefrom 2033 |
| 8711 20 98 | Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity > 125 cm³ to 250 cm³ (excl. scooters) | 7 | 8% | 8% | 7% | Freefrom 2033 |
| 8711 30 10 | Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity > 250 cm³ to 380 cm³ | 4 | 6% | 6% | 4.8% | Freefrom 2030 |
| 8711 30 90 | Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity > 380 cm³ to 500 cm³ | 4 | 6% | 6% | 4.8% | Freefrom 2030 |
| 8711 40 00 | Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity > 500 cm³ but ≤ 800 cm³ | 4 | 6% | 6% | 4.8% | Freefrom 2030 |
| 8711 50 00 | Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity > 800 cm³ | 4 | 6% | 6% | 4.8% | Freefrom 2030 |
| 8711 90 10 | Cycles, with an auxiliary electric motor with a continuous rated power ≤ 250W | 4 | 6% | 6% | 4.8% | Freefrom 2030 |
| 8711 90 90 | Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor and side cars for motorcycles (excl. with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine, and cycles with continuous rated power ≤ 250 W)) | 4 | 6% | 6% | 4.8% | Freefrom 2030 |
Into Brazil from the EU: 8 lines
| Code | Description | Staging | Base | Applied MFN | 2026 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8711 10 00 | Motorcycles etc. with alternative piston engine cylinder capacity ≤ 50 cm 3 | E | 20% | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| 8711 20 10 | Motorcycles with alternative piston engines, with a displacement of 125 cm 3 or less | 15 | 20% | 18% | 16.8% | Freefrom 2041 |
| 8711 20 20 | Motorcycles with alternative piston engines, with a displacement greater than 125 cm 3 | 15 | 20% | 18% | 16.8% | Freefrom 2041 |
| 8711 20 90 | Other cycles with alternative piston engine, 50 cm 3 < displacement ≤ 250 cm 3 Other | 15 | 20% | 18% | 16.8% | Freefrom 2041 |
| 8711 30 00 | Motorcycles, etc., with alternative piston engine, 250 cm 3 < displacement ≤ 500 cm 3 | 15 | 20% | 18% | 16.8% | Freefrom 2041 |
| 8711 40 00 | Motorcycles, etc., with alternative piston engine, 500 cm 3 < displacement ≤ 800 cm 3 | E | 20% | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| 8711 50 00 | Motorcycles, etc., with alternative piston engine, displacement > 800 cm 3 | E | 20% | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| 8711 90 00 | Other motorcycles/cycles with auxiliary engine, side cars | 10 | 20% | 18% | 16.3% | Freefrom 2036 |
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Data and method
Worked out with the calculator's engine from the agreement schedules (Annex 2-A) and the applied-rate files, for agreement year 2026. Mercosur → EU figures assume Brazilian origin, which only matters for the few origin-specific quotas; EU → Mercosur figures are for Brazil unless the country table says otherwise.
- EU TARIC via Swedish Customs Tariff File Distribution (TF), 16 October 2026
- Brazil applied import duty, Res. Gecex 272/2021 Annexes II, V, VI, IX (MDIC), 5 October 2026
- Argentina applied import duty (DIE), ARCA Arancel Integrado, 18 October 2026
- Uruguay applied import duty (Arancel Nacional, MEF), 10 February 2025 · Manual snapshot · Older than 180 days
- Paraguay applied import duty (Arancel Nacional Vigente, MEF), 4 November 2025 · Manual snapshot · Older than 180 days
Estimates only, not legal or customs advice. Check the official schedules before relying on a rate.