U.S. imports of Snowmobiles, Golf Carts & Specially Designed Passenger Vehicles (HS 870310) totaled $158.9M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Snowmobiles, Golf Carts & Specially Designed Passenger Vehicles paid $39.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 25.15% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Snowmobiles, Golf Carts & Specially Designed Passenger Vehicles imports of $158.9M in August 2026 ran 94% above the year-to-date monthly average of $81.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPassenger motor vehicles engineered for specific terrain or recreational use — snowmobiles, golf carts, and similar specialty vehicles — occupy this subheading rather than the standard passenger car headings. The US schedule separates them into three 10-digit lines: snow-travel vehicles (8703101000), golf carts (8703105030), and other specially designed vehicles (8703105060). Mexico and Canada are the leading suppliers, with Vietnam, China, and Sweden also present. Chinese-origin golf carts and specialty vehicles are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a recurring compliance issue given China's role in low-speed electric vehicle manufacturing.
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7.6K import shipments a month
Golf carts (8703105030) are purpose-built for golf course use and typically lack the speed and safety equipment of on-road low-speed vehicles (LSVs). LSVs designed for road use may instead be classified under a different 8703 line based on their engine type and cylinder capacity. The vehicle's design intent, top speed, and standard equipment are all relevant factors; a binding ruling from CBP can provide certainty.
Yes. Snowmobiles must meet EPA emission standards for small spark-ignition engines, and NHTSA may have jurisdiction over certain safety features. Importers should confirm the model's compliance status with the manufacturer before shipment, as non-conforming units may require modification or face refusal of entry.
Subheading 7 of 14 in heading 8703
Subheading 870310 · $158.9M of $14.8B
ImportsExports
Imports
$158.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$59.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.0B of Snowmobiles, Golf Carts & Specially Designed Passenger Vehicles and exported $513.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 82% of it. China pays 34.7% duty; Thailand 18.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
1.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 25.15% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8703105060 | Specially Designed Vehicles, NESOI | $100.6M | 25.68% | 99.87% | $25.8M |
| 8703101000 | Vehicles Designed for Traveling on Snow | $45.1M | 24.13% | 95.96% | $10.9M |
| 8703105030 | Golf Carts | $12.2M | 24.55% | 100.00% | $3.0M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8703101000 | Vehicles Designed for Traveling on Snow | $36.1M |
| 8703105060 | Specially Designed Vehicles, NESOI | $11.9M |
| 8703105030 | Golf Carts | $11.1M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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