Canada Import Duty Rate for Motorcycles & Scooters
HS 8711 · Motorcycles (including mopeds)
Canada MFN Import Duty Rate
6.1%
CUSMA/CPTPP: 0%
HS 8711. CPTPP provides 0% for Japan-origin bikes.
How duty is calculated
FOB value
Product transaction value at port of export
Import duty (6.1%)
Applied to FOB value. US uses FOB (transaction value).
GST/HST (5%)
Applied to FOB value + duty. Collected at customs.
Use our Landed Cost Calculator to compute the full cost including freight, brokerage, and last-mile delivery.
Worked example: motorcycles & scooters worth US$10,000
A commercial shipment invoiced at US$10,000 with US$900 of international freight and insurance. Canada charges duty on the FOB value (the price of the goods), so freight does not attract duty and the duty base is US$10,000. Customs converts the amount to CAD at the official exchange rate on the day of import.
| Charge | At 6.1% |
|---|---|
| Import duty | $610 |
| GST/HST (5%) | $531 |
| Total paid at the border | $1,141 |
GST/HST is usually recoverable for a registered business, so the cost that stays with you is the duty. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.
Classifying motorcycles & scooters correctly
Heading 8711 covers motorcycles, mopeds and cycles with an auxiliary motor, split by engine capacity, plus electric motorcycles (8711.60).
- E-bikes with pedal assistance go to 8711.60, e-scooters (stand-up) to 8711.60 or 8711.90 depending on the market
- Quad bikes and ATVs are often 8703, not 8711
- Sidecars are 8711.90
Compliance. Motorcycles need type approval (EU L-category, US FMVSS and EPA) and are often subject to excise or registration tax based on engine capacity.
Importing into Canada: what you need
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) collects duty and taxes through CARM; rates are in the Customs Tariff.
Registration. A CRA business number with an import-export (RM) account and registration in the CARM Client Portal; a financial security or a broker's bond for release before payment.
Low-value shipments. Courier shipments worth CAD 20 or less pay no duty or tax. For goods that qualify under CUSMA from the US or Mexico, the courier thresholds are CAD 150 for duty and CAD 40 for taxes.
Documents customs will ask for
- Commercial invoice or Canada Customs Invoice
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- CUSMA certification of origin to claim preference
- Permits for controlled goods (food, plants, firearms, some steel)
Charges on top of duty
- GST 5% on value for duty + duty; HST of 13–15% in participating provinces
- Provincial sales tax collected separately in BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec
- Surtaxes on specific goods (some steel and aluminium products)
Watch out. Canada values goods FOB, but GST is charged on the duty-paid value, so freight never attracts duty but the duty itself attracts GST.
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty rate for Motorcycles & Scooters in Canada?
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Motorcycles & Scooters (HS 8711) in Canada is 6.1% on the FOB value. HS 8711. CPTPP provides 0% for Japan-origin bikes.
Is GST/HST charged on Motorcycles & Scooters imports to Canada?
Yes. Canada charges GST/HST at 5% on the FOB value plus any import duty. This applies to virtually all commercial imports.
Are there FTA rates available for Motorcycles & Scooters in Canada?
Yes. CUSMA/CPTPP: 0%. CUSMA/USMCA (US, Mexico), CETA (EU), CPTPP, Canada–Korea FTA, Canada–Chile FTA are the key agreements — verify origin requirements with your customs broker.
How is import duty calculated for Motorcycles & Scooters entering Canada?
Duty is calculated on the FOB value of the goods. FOB value is the transaction value at the port of export. The MFN duty of 6.1% is applied to this value. GST/HST (5%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.
Verify this rate
Duty rates change. Always verify the current rate at the official tariff schedule before importing.
Canada Customs Tariff (CCT) official database ↗Motorcycles & Scooters duty rates in other markets
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