TikTok Shop Tightens U.S. Requirements for Electric Two-Wheelers
TikTok Shop U.S. updated requirements for electric bicycles and electric scooters, restricting battery types and capacity and requiring product-level compliance materials.
What are the key facts?
- 1TikTok Shop updated U.S. electric two-wheeler compliance requirements on October 26, 2026
- 2Only lithium-ion cell batteries are allowed
- 3Each lithium battery may not exceed 300Wh
- 4Product-level materials must be submitted for each product
- 5Electric bicycles must be labeled Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3
What happened?
TikTok Shop U.S. updated its compliance requirements for electric bicycles and electric scooters on October 26, 2026, requiring product-level materials to be submitted for each relevant product. The platform requires products to use lithium-ion cell batteries only, with each battery not exceeding 300Wh. Lead-acid batteries, recalled vehicles or batteries, and standalone or replacement battery packs without UL 2271 certification may not be sold. Electric bicycles must also be accurately labeled as Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3, and product detail pages must disclose motor power and maximum assisted speed. Electric motorcycles exceeding 28 mph or 750W, conversion kits, and aftermarket battery upgrade parts are classified as prohibited or high-risk products. The policy affects sellers shipping electric bicycles, scooters, balance boards, and battery accessories to the United States from China, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
TikTok Shop U.S. has tightened eligibility and product-level documentation requirements for electric bicycles, scooters, unicycles, and battery accessories. Battery type, capacity, UL 2271 certification, and recall status can affect sales. Sellers must also verify vehicle classification, power, and speed disclosures; products outside the policy scope may be prohibited or classified as high risk.
What should sellers do now?
- 1Audit U.S. listings for electric two-wheelers, unicycles, and battery accessories this week. Record the battery type, capacity, UL 2271 certification, and recall status for each item, prepare a compliance checklist, and flag products exceeding 300Wh.Listing character checker
- 2Complete product-level materials for every affected U.S. product. Verify the electric bicycle Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 designation, power, and maximum assisted speed, and reconcile each detail-page field with the supporting documents.
- 3Screen electric motorcycles, conversion kits, and aftermarket battery upgrade parts on the U.S. site. Flag products exceeding 28 mph or 750W, create a prohibited or high-risk handling list, and stop further promotion.