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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of snow vehicles, golf carts & similar specialty vehicles (SITC 78110) totaled $36.4M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Snow Vehicles, Golf Carts & Similar Specialty Vehicles paid $7.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $31.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Snow Vehicles, Golf Carts & Similar Specialty Vehicles imports of $36.4M in April 2026 ran 43% below the year-to-date monthly average of $63.8M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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