Import duty on electric scooters in the UK
HS code
8711.60
UK codes
2
UK import duty
6%
UK VAT
20%
Source: UK Global Tariff (HMRC Trade Tariff service) · checked 2026-10-31
Electric scooters and self-balancing boards are classified as cycles with an electric motor, 8711.60, alongside e-bikes.
UK commodity codes under 8711.60
| UK commodity code | Description | Import duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8711 60 10 00 | Bicycles, tricycles and quadricycles, with pedal assistance, with an auxiliary electric motor with a continuous rated power not exceeding 250 watts | 6% | 20% |
| 8711 60 90 | Other2 full 10-digit codes
| 6% | 20% |
Import duty on electric scooters by country
Import into the US
Free
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Import into the UK
6%
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Import into the EU
6%
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How UK import charges work
The duty shown is the standard rate for goods from countries without a trade deal. Goods from a country with a UK trade agreement may pay less, or nothing, if they meet the rules of origin. A few products from certain countries also pay anti-dumping duties. The UK charges import VAT on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.
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