U.S. imports of Outboard Motors (SITC 71331) totaled $76.5M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Outboard Motors paid $8.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.72% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataOutboard 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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507 import shipments a month
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.
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and China together supply 99% of it. China pays 33.3% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Basic heading 182 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 71331 · $76.5M of $172.0B
ImportsExports
Imports
$76.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$53.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $818.0M of Outboard Motors.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.