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U.S. imports of sailboats, not inflatable, with or without auxiliary motor (SITC 79312) totaled $5.3M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Sailboats, Not Inflatable, With or Without Auxiliary Motor paid $504K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $4.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRigid-hull sailboats—from daysailers and racing dinghies to bluewater cruising yachts—are defined by wind as the primary means of propulsion, with auxiliary engines permitted without changing the classification. The US recreational boating market is a significant destination for imported sailing vessels, particularly from European builders known for offshore cruising designs. USCG compliance labeling and hull identification number (HIN) requirements apply to imported sailboats sold in the US, and vessels over a certain length may require formal customs entry with a vessel documentation filing through the Coast Guard's National Vessel Documentation Center.
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No. Under this heading, a sailboat retains its classification as a sailing vessel regardless of whether it carries an auxiliary motor, provided wind propulsion remains the primary means of locomotion. If a vessel is designed primarily for motor propulsion with a sail as a secondary feature, it would be reclassified as a motorboat, which carries different duty treatment.
Used sailboats require a formal customs entry, proof of foreign manufacture (or prior US exportation if returning), and compliance with USCG hull identification number requirements. If the vessel was previously documented in a foreign registry, the importer may need to cancel that documentation and apply for US Coast Guard documentation or state registration. EPA engine emissions compliance for the auxiliary motor should also be verified.
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