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VEHICLES OTHER THAN RAILWAY OR TRAMWAY ROLLING STOCK, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF›Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713

Saddles

Standard EU duty
4.7%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty4.7%—R2261/98
Preferences
AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 1.2%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

DEgold506/25-1

Bicycle gel saddle with steel frame

plasticGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold209/24-1

Bicycle gel saddle with steel frame

plasticGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold032/24-1

Gel bicycle saddle for trekking

polyurethaneGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold088/24-1

MTB gel bicycle saddle with steel frame

plasticGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold090/24-1

Bicycle saddle for city bikes

plasticGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification of bicycle saddles CN 871495

CN code 871495 covers bicycle saddles and their parts intended for bicycles and other cycles under heading 8712. The saddle provides riding comfort and is mounted on the seatpost. This code classifies road, mountain, city, touring, women's, children's, and specialist saddles, including saddles with gel inserts, pressure-relief channels, carbon constructions, and suspension seatposts. Import follows standard customs procedures, and duty rates should be verified in the TARIC or ISZTAR system.

Quality and import requirements

Bicycle saddles imported into the EU must comply with EN ISO 4210 mounting strength and load resistance requirements. Saddle materials must comply with REACH chemical substance regulations – particularly dyes, plasticisers, and adhesives. Chinese imports may be subject to extended anti-dumping duties on bicycle parts. The customs value includes the purchase price, transport, and insurance to the EU border.

Bicycle saddle market

The bicycle saddle market is dominated by Selle Royal Group (brands Selle Royal, fi'zi:k, Brooks), plus Selle Italia, WTB, Specialized, and Ergon. Ergonomic saddles with perineal relief channels represent a growing segment. Brooks natural leather saddles constitute a premium segment. The dropper seatpost trend increases demand for compatible saddles.

Frequently asked questions

Are bicycle saddles from China subject to anti-dumping duties?
Bicycle saddle imports from China may be subject to extended anti-dumping duties on bicycle parts. Current rates should be verified in the TARIC system. The scope of anti-dumping duty on bicycle parts covers a broad spectrum of components, potentially including saddles.
Is a seatpost classified under CN 871495?
A seatpost (seat post) is classified under CN code 871495 as a bicycle saddle part, since it is an element directly related to saddle mounting. This applies to both standard seatposts and dropper posts (with height adjustment). Suspension seatposts also fall within this code.
What materials are used in bicycle saddles?
Modern bicycle saddles use a wide range of materials: rails from steel, aluminium, titanium, or carbon; padding from EVA foam, silicone gel, or polyurethane foam; covers from synthetic materials, natural leather (Brooks), or microfibre. Materials must comply with REACH regulations. Carbon saddle bases offer low weight but require particular quality control.

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