SITCSection 7

Outboard Motors

Name: Outboard Motors (SITC 71331) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

SITC 71331Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $103.9M; YTD $493.4M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $43.9M

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U.S. imports of outboard motors (SITC 71331) totaled $103.9M in July 2026, traded with 16 countries.

Importers of Outboard Motors paid $8.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.5% on $96.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Outboard Motors imports of $103.9M in July 2026 ran 47% above the year-to-date monthly average of $70.5M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Outboard motors are self-contained propulsion units — combining engine, gearbox, and propeller — designed to be mounted externally on a boat's transom, distinguishing them from inboard or stern-drive configurations. They serve recreational boating, commercial fishing, and rescue and patrol vessel markets. Horsepower rating and fuel type (gasoline spark-ignition vs. electric) are the primary specification variables that drive purchasing decisions and, in some jurisdictions, registration requirements.

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760 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$103.9MYoY · Pro

Exports

$43.9MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$103.9M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 151 of 642 in section 7

Share of section 7 imports0.06%

Basic heading 71331 · $103.9M of $175.6B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

Japan and China together supply 98% of it.

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Districts

customs district

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States

destination

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Ports

entry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are electric outboard motors classified under the same SITC code as gasoline outboards?

No. SITC 71331 covers combustion-engine outboard motors. Electric outboard motors are powered by electric motors rather than internal combustion engines and are classified under a different SITC heading covering electric motors. Importers should confirm the propulsion technology before declaring the SITC or HTS code.

What EPA requirements apply to imported gasoline outboard motors?

Gasoline outboard motors must meet EPA marine engine emissions standards under 40 CFR Part 1045. Importers must file an EPA Declaration Form at entry and ensure the engine is covered by a valid certificate of conformity. Non-conforming engines may be detained or require exportation.