U.S. imports of Snow Vehicles, Golf Carts & Similar Specialty Vehicles (SITC 78110) totaled $158.9M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Snow Vehicles, Golf Carts & Similar Specialty 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. Snow Vehicles, Golf Carts & Similar Specialty Vehicles imports of $158.9M in August 2026 ran 94% above the year-to-date monthly average of $81.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSnowmobiles, tracked snow vehicles, golf carts, and similar low-speed or terrain-specific vehicles occupy a distinct niche in the US motor vehicle import landscape, separate from standard passenger cars and trucks. These vehicles are often subject to EPA and NHTSA regulations that differ from those governing highway-use automobiles, and importers must confirm compliance with applicable safety and emissions standards before entry. The recreational and resort-services sectors are the primary end markets, with demand closely tied to seasonal patterns and leisure-industry investment cycles.
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7.6K import shipments a month
No — golf carts and snowmobiles are not subject to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) that apply to highway-use passenger vehicles. However, snowmobiles may be subject to EPA emissions regulations, and golf carts used on public roads in some states must meet state-level equipment requirements. Importers should verify applicable EPA and state standards before entry.
Both electric and internal-combustion golf carts fall within the SITC 78110 grouping, but at the HTS level they may be assigned to different tariff lines based on their power source. This distinction can affect the applicable duty rate and any Section 301 exposure, so confirming the correct 10-digit HTS classification for the specific propulsion type is an important pre-import step.
Basic heading 118 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 78110 · $158.9M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 82% of it. China pays 34.7% duty; Thailand 18.0%.
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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 Snow Vehicles, Golf Carts & Similar Specialty Vehicles.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.