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China export standards for Electric bicycle (e-bike)

Electric bicycles—pedal-assist and throttle-assisted—occupy a regulatory category that sits between conventional bicycles and motor vehicles, with the exact boundary drawn differently in each market. Exporting e-bikes from China requires understanding speed and power-output thresholds that determine whether a product is a pedelec subject to bicycle standards or a moped requiring vehicle type-approval. Battery safety certification (IEC 62133 or UL 2849), electromagnetic compatibility, lighting requirements, and in some markets mandatory construction-type approvals or road registration obligations apply. Tariff classification also carries significant financial implications. The pages below map the applicable standards, classification thresholds, and approval procedures for each market covered.