9903.82.13 Consolidated Metal 232: Motorcycle Parts Exemption

Key Points

• HTS 9903.82.13 is a zero-duty exemption heading within the Consolidated Metal 232 program, effective 2026-04-06, carrying no additional duty of its own.
• The heading covers motorcycle parts classified under Chapters 84, 85, and 87 that are destined for use in U.S. motorcycle manufacturing.
• Goods entered under 9903.82.13 are explicitly ineligible for the separate Section 122 exemption at 9903.03.06; importers cannot stack that exemption on top of this one.
• Because the rate is 0 percent additional duty, the claim saves importers from any Consolidated Metal 232 additional duties that would otherwise apply to these parts.
• Confirm current eligibility criteria and any CBP filing instructions in the official Harmonized Tariff Schedule and with your customs broker, as program details can change after the facts-as-of date of August 2026.

On this page

1. What HTS 9903.82.13 is and why it matters
2. Covered products and chapter scope
3. Rate and effective date
4. Interaction with other tariff provisions, including the S122 bar
5. How the code appears on a customs entry
6. What importers should do
7. Key references

The links in this article go to primary documents: the official Harmonized Tariff Schedule, CBP guidance pages, and government regulatory sources. Read the source.

HTS 9903.82.13 is an exemption heading within the Consolidated Metal 232 program that assigns a 0 percent additional duty to qualifying motorcycle parts classified under Chapters 84, 85, and 87, when those parts are imported for use in U.S. motorcycle manufacturing. The heading became effective on 2026-04-06. It is a claim heading, not a duty-imposing heading: its purpose is to relieve qualifying goods from the additional Section 232 metals duties that would otherwise apply under the broader Consolidated Metal 232 regime. Importers supplying domestic motorcycle assembly operations should evaluate whether their parts qualify and how to claim this heading correctly on each entry.

What HTS 9903.82.13 is and why it matters

The Consolidated Metal 232 program consolidates the Section 232 additional duties on steel, aluminum, and copper products into a unified Chapter 99 framework using the 9903.82 block of headings. Most headings in this block impose additional duties on covered metals imports. A subset of headings, however, function as exemptions or exceptions: they identify specific goods or use cases that Congress or the executive has decided should face zero additional duty within the program.

HTS 9903.82.13 belongs to that exemption subset. The official heading text states that it covers motorcycle parts (Chapters 84, 85, and 87) for U.S. motorcycle manufacturing, at 0 percent. For importers of these parts, claiming this heading on an entry is what triggers the relief. Without a valid claim, the parts would be subject to whatever Consolidated Metal 232 additional duty applies to their base Chapter 1-97 classification.

For context on related exemption headings in the same 9903.82 block, see our articles on 9903.82.11 and 9903.82.08.

Covered products and chapter scope

The heading text limits the exemption to motorcycle parts that fall within Chapter 84, Chapter 85, or Chapter 87 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. These chapters broadly cover:

• Chapter 84: Machinery, mechanical appliances, and related parts (for example, engines and engine components).
• Chapter 85: Electrical machinery, equipment, and their parts (for example, ignition systems, lighting components, wiring harnesses).
• Chapter 87: Vehicles and their parts and accessories (for example, frames, forks, wheels, brakes, exhaust systems when classified here).

The end-use condition is critical: the parts must be for U.S. motorcycle manufacturing. Parts intended for aftermarket retail or export assembly would not meet this condition on the face of the heading. Confirm the precise classification of each part under the relevant chapter with your customs broker and cross-reference the current HTSUS at hts.usitc.gov to verify that your specific item falls within Chapters 84, 85, or 87 and qualifies as a motorcycle part.

Because country-of-origin rules affect which goods are subject to Section 232 in the first place, importers should also understand how substantial transformation may affect eligibility.

Rate and effective date

The additional duty rate under 9903.82.13 is 0 percent, effective 2026-04-06. This is not a reduced rate: it is a complete exemption from any Consolidated Metal 232 additional duty for qualifying goods. The 0 percent rate means the Chapter 99 line adds nothing to the duty bill on a qualifying entry line.

Normal Chapter 1-97 duties, any applicable anti-dumping or countervailing duties, and other Section 301 or Section 232 charges unrelated to this specific heading continue to apply as separately required. The 9903.82.13 claim relieves only the Consolidated Metal 232 additional duty component.

For a broader look at how 2026 tariff codes are structured across the Chapter 99 landscape, see our 2026 tariff code overview.

Interaction with other tariff provisions, including the S122 bar

The 9903.03.06 ineligibility rule

The heading text includes an explicit restriction: goods entered under 9903.82.13 are NOT eligible for the Section 122 exemption at 9903.03.06. This is a firm, program-level rule. Importers cannot claim both 9903.82.13 and 9903.03.06 on the same entry line. Attempting to do so would be an incorrect filing. If your goods might otherwise qualify for the 9903.03.06 exemption, evaluate which heading produces the better outcome and claim only one.

Stacking with other duties

The 0 percent Consolidated Metal 232 additional duty under this heading stacks in the sense that it eliminates one layer of potential duty, but all other applicable duty layers remain. These can include:

• The standard Most Favored Nation (MFN) column 1 rate for the Chapter 1-97 classification.
• Any Section 301 additional duties tied to the country of origin.
• Anti-dumping or countervailing duty orders specific to the product and country.
• Any other Chapter 99 additional duties not within the 9903.82 block.

Use a duty calculator to model the full landed-duty picture, combining all applicable layers for a given shipment.

USMCA and origin considerations

If your motorcycle parts originate in a USMCA country and you hold a valid certification of origin, that preferential claim operates separately from the 9903.82.13 claim. The two are not mutually exclusive, but each has its own evidentiary requirements. See our article on USMCA Certification of Origin for data-element and refund-window details.

How the code appears on a customs entry

Like all Chapter 99 special-program codes, 9903.82.13 is entered on a separate line in ACE alongside the primary Chapter 1-97 classification line for the same goods. The two lines together define both the product (via the Chapter 1-97 code) and the special-program treatment (via the Chapter 99 code). The Chapter 99 line itself carries no separate dutiable value; it references the value and quantity reported on the Chapter 1-97 line.

CBP's Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) will process both lines simultaneously. Importers and brokers should verify that CBP has issued no CSMS messages modifying filing instructions for this heading after its 2026-04-06 effective date. Check cbp.gov for the latest guidance and any relevant CSMS notices.

What importers should do

• Verify classification: Confirm that each part is correctly classified under Chapter 84, 85, or 87 and qualifies as a motorcycle part intended for U.S. motorcycle manufacturing. Misclassification eliminates eligibility and exposes the entry to additional duties.
• Document end-use: Retain records demonstrating that the imported parts are directed to U.S. motorcycle manufacturing operations. End-use certificates or manufacturer purchase orders are the typical supporting documents; confirm exactly what CBP requires with your broker.
• Do not claim 9903.03.06 on the same line: The heading text bars simultaneous use of the Section 122 exemption at 9903.03.06. Review your entry template to ensure that exclusion is enforced in your filing system.
• Monitor program updates: The Consolidated Metal 232 program is an evolving regulatory framework. Check hts.usitc.gov and cbp.gov regularly for any amendments to the 9903.82 block that affect this heading after August 2026.

Key references

• Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, hts.usitc.gov: The authoritative source for 9903.82.13 heading text, rate, and chapter notes.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection, cbp.gov: CBP guidance, CSMS messages, and ACE filing instructions for Chapter 99 codes.
• Federal Register, federalregister.gov: Notices and rules implementing and amending the Consolidated Metal 232 program.
• White House, whitehouse.gov: Presidential proclamations establishing and modifying Section 232 tariff actions.
• 9903.82.11 Consolidated Metal 232: The Zero-Duty Exemption Explained: Companion article on another 0-percent exemption heading in the same block.
• 9903.82.08 Consolidated Metal 232: The US-Content Exemption: Related exemption heading covering U.S.-content goods.
• USMCA Certification of Origin: Data Elements and the One-Year Refund Window: Guidance on USMCA preferential claims that may stack with this heading.
• Substantial Transformation Test: Country of Origin Explained: Origin analysis relevant to Section 232 applicability determinations.