With increasing environmental awareness and growing demand for sustainable transportation, electric bicycles have become a popular means of transportation. As a clean, efficient means of transportation, electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular around the world. However, as a company that wants to export products to international markets, how can your electric bicycles ensure that they meet the standards and regulations of different countries and regions, so that the customs are smooth and successfully occupy the market?

Export of electric bicycles

HS coding and declaration elements
The customs code for electric bicycles (HS code) is 8711600010. When exporting electric bicycles, the declaration elements that enterprises need to provide include product name, engine type, brand (Chinese or foreign name), model. The correct declaration helps ensure your goods can go through the customs.

Compliance with national standards
The Electric Bicycle Safety Technical Specification (GB17761-2018) specifies specific technical requirements for electric bicycles, such as maximum design speeds, car quality and battery voltage, etc. Ensuring that your products meet these basic requirements is a prerequisite for export.

Specific requirements of the target market

1 The European market
Export of electric bicycles to the EU requires compliance with the EPAC/EN15194 standard and CE certification. Ensure that electric bicycles meet the requirements of the European Union, and the vehicle must comply with a number of European directives and regulations, such as the MD Mechanical Directive, the EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, etc.
2 The US market
In the United States, low-speed electric bicycles are considered consumer products and must comply with CPSC regulations. Electric bicycles should not exceed 750W power, speed should not exceed 32km/h, and should comply with 16 CFR PART 1512 and other regulations.
The Japanese Market
Japans regulations on electric bikes are very strict, allowing only smart electric assisted bikes that meet specific standards on the road. Enterprises need to ensure that their products comply with the relevant provisions of the Japan Road Traffic Act, including the operating conditions of the electric assisted system and power output restrictions.

Considerations in the Export Process

1) Ensure compliance
Before export, make sure your electric bike complies with all regulations and standards in the country or region of destination.This may involve additional testing and obtaining specific certification.
2) Logistics and transportation
Choosing the right logistics partners and transportation methods is critical to ensuring the safety and timely arrival of the electric bicycle to the destination, taking into account the volume, weight of the goods and the specific requirements of the destination, and choosing the most suitable transportation solution.
3. tracking and services
Providing tracking services and good after-sales support can boost customer confidence and help build a good brand reputation.

Exporting electric bicycles involves complex procedures and changing regulations. Enterprises need to constantly update knowledge and information to ensure that products meet a variety of international standards and regulations in order to enter the target market smoothly.