U.S. Bicycle Production and Assembly Act

This bill aims to boost bicycle making in the United States by dropping import taxes on certain bike parts when those parts are used to build complete bikes here. It covers parts for regular bikes, e-bikes, tricycles, and bike trailers. Importers must certify to U.S. Customs and Border Protection that the parts will be used to build complete bikes and provide proof later. Parts that qualify are also spared from extra tariffs added under a trade law. The policy runs for up to 10 years after it becomes law. A federal trade agency must report within 5 years on how well this worked, including progress toward making 2 million bikes a year within 5 years and 5 million a year within 10 years .

Key points

• Who is affected: U.S. bicycle and e-bike makers and importers of bicycle parts.
• What changes: Temporary duty-free treatment for listed bike parts used in U.S. assembly; importers must certify and document use; qualifying parts are exempt from certain extra tariffs; Customs may set rules to run the program .
• When: Takes effect during the 10 years after enactment; a report is due within 5 years measuring progress toward production goals.