Official data Source: US Census Bureau international trade data
Track this productInflatable boats including rigid hull inflatable boats, not designed for use with a motor, unladen weight not exceeding 100 kg
In short
- The US imported $13.3M of this product over the 12 months to August 2026, up 12% on the year before.
- China is the largest supplier, with 65.5% of US imports; Vietnam is next, with 23.3%.
- China is the cheapest main supplier before and after freight and duty, landing at $56.29 each.
- Duty paid averaged 29.4% of the value of imports in August 2026, down 9.1 points on a year earlier.
- Vietnam is gaining share: 26.5% over the last 12 months, up from 10.2%.
- US exports were $2.3M over the last 12 months; the largest market is Canada, with 39.5%.
US imports, Aug 2026
$314K
↓ −40% vs Aug 2025
Last 12 months
$13.3M
↑ +12% vs the 12 months before
Average duty paid
29.4%
↓ −9.1 pts vs Aug 2025
Top supplier
China
65.5% of US imports
US imports by month
The last 13 months, so the same month a year ago is on the left. August 2026 is highlighted. Dotted lines mark lasting changes in duty paid, labelled with the supplier, or "Duty" when several moved; the tariff timeline lists each one with its notices.
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| Month | US imports |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | $526K |
| September 2025 | $677K |
| October 2025 | $950K |
| November 2025 | $783K |
| December 2025 | $590K |
| January 2026 | $1.1M |
| February 2026 | $1.1M |
| March 2026 | $1.1M |
| April 2026 | $2.3M |
| May 2026 | $2.2M |
| June 2026 | $1.4M |
| July 2026 | $777K |
| August 2026 | $314K |
What changed
- US imports were $314K in August 2026, down 60% from July 2026 and down 40% from August 2025.
- Over the 12 months to August 2026 they totalled $13.3M, up 12% on the 12 months before.
- Biggest moves in market share since July 2026: China up from 47.5% to 65.5%, Vietnam down from 44.0% to 23.3%.
- Average price from China fell 78% since July 2026, to $15.85 each.
- Duty paid on imports from China rose from 24.6% to 38.5% of their value since July 2026.
- Duty paid on imports from Austria fell from 7.9% to 0.0% of their value since July 2026.
US trade by year
US imports were $13.3M in the 12 months to Aug 2026, down 34% on the 12 months to Aug 2023. US exports were $2.3M, up 4.2%. This code began with the HS 2022 revision in January 2022, taking goods from 8903.10, so its history starts there. Dotted lines mark lasting changes in duty paid, labelled with the supplier, or "Duty" when several moved; the tariff timeline lists each one with its notices.
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| Period | US imports |
|---|---|
| 12 months to Aug 2023 | $20.3M |
| 12 months to Aug 2024 | $14.6M |
| 12 months to Aug 2025 | $11.8M |
| 12 months to Aug 2026 | $13.3M |
- China
- Vietnam
- Czech Republic
- France
- All countries
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| Period | China | Vietnam | Czech Republic | France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months to Aug 2023 | 52.8% | 19.1% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| 12 months to Aug 2024 | 51.6% | 9.3% | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| 12 months to Aug 2025 | 66.9% | 10.2% | 5.0% | 2.3% |
| 12 months to Aug 2026 | 64.3% | 26.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
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| Period | China | Vietnam | Czech Republic | France | All countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months to Aug 2023 | 19.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 11.6% |
| 12 months to Aug 2024 | 22.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 12.0% |
| 12 months to Aug 2025 | 27.1% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 5.3% | 20.0% |
| 12 months to Aug 2026 | 38.1% | 14.8% | 8.6% | 9.9% | 29.3% |
| Period | US imports | Duty paid | US exports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months to Aug 2026 | $13.3M+12% | 29.3%+9.3 pts | $2.3M+62% |
| 12 months to Aug 2025 | $11.8M−19% | 20.0%+7.9 pts | $1.4M−47% |
| 12 months to Aug 2024 | $14.6M−28% | 12.0%+0.4 pts | $2.6M+21% |
| 12 months to Aug 2023 | $20.3M | 11.6% | $2.2M |
Who supplies the US
August 2026. Small figures under each value are the change from August 2025. Landed cost by origin, below, adds freight and duty to the price.
| Country | US imports | Share | Average price | Duty paid | Last 13 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | $205K | 65.5%+4.1 pts | $15.85 each−76% | 38.5%−18.9 pts | |
| Vietnam | $73K | 23.3%+16.0 pts | $261.43 each−21% | 14.9%+0.4 pts | |
| France | $18K | 5.7%+3.4 pts | $3,604 each+19% | 5.5%−1.1 pts | |
| Czech Republic | $12K | 3.8%−2.0 pts | $1,489 each−51% | 10.0%−0.5 pts | |
| Austria | $5K | 1.6%new | $2,500 each | 0.0% | |
| All countries | $314K | 100.0% | $23.65 each−76% | 29.4%−9.1 pts |
The 3 largest suppliers had 93.2% of US imports over the last 12 months.
Landed cost by origin
What importers paid to land this product at a US port from each main supplier, June–August 2026: the price, freight and insurance to the first US port, and duty, per unit. Suppliers with 3% or more of these imports, cheapest landed first. Small figures under landed cost are the change from the same months a year earlier.
- Price
- Freight and insurance
- Duty
| Country | Price | Freight and insurance | Duty | Landed cost | Make-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | $41.38 each | $1.80 each4.3% of price | $13.11 each31.7% of price | $56.29 each−23% | |
| Vietnam | $170.63 each | $7.07 each4.1% of price | $20.48 each12.0% of price | $198.18 each−54% | |
| Czech Republic | $1,739 each | $120.69 each6.9% of price | $209.26 each12.0% of price | $2,069 each+78% | |
| France | $5,467 each | $788.50 each14.4% of price | $483.40 each8.8% of price | $6,739 each+80% | |
| All countries | $69.98 each | $3.32 each4.7% of price | $14.98 each21.4% of price | $88.28 each−34% |
Landed at a US port, China was cheapest, at $56.29 each: 71.6% below Vietnam.
Landed cost from France rose 80% on a year earlier, to $6,739 each, mostly on price: $2,946 each then, $5,467 each now.
How the market is shifting
Vietnam gained the most share: 26.5% of US imports over the last 12 months, up from 10.2% in the 12 months before. Mexico lost the most: 0.2%, down from 8.5%. The charts show September 2024 to August 2026 for the 4 largest suppliers over the last 12 months. Dotted lines mark lasting changes in duty paid, labelled with the supplier, or "Duty" when several moved; the tariff timeline lists each one with its notices.
- China
- Vietnam
- Czech Republic
- France
- All countries
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| Month | China | Vietnam | Czech Republic | France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | 83.1% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| October 2024 | 74.6% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| November 2024 | 71.0% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% |
| December 2024 | 81.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| January 2025 | 67.7% | 13.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% |
| February 2025 | 73.7% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| March 2025 | 67.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% |
| April 2025 | 64.9% | 16.2% | 7.3% | 3.2% |
| May 2025 | 43.1% | 30.3% | 13.1% | 4.8% |
| June 2025 | 39.8% | 24.4% | 5.2% | 5.1% |
| July 2025 | 27.0% | 19.5% | 33.1% | 7.0% |
| August 2025 | 61.4% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 2.3% |
| September 2025 | 74.1% | 20.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| October 2025 | 81.0% | 14.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| November 2025 | 45.9% | 31.9% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| December 2025 | 41.6% | 47.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% |
| January 2026 | 67.1% | 22.9% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| February 2026 | 54.9% | 39.2% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| March 2026 | 61.9% | 31.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| April 2026 | 82.1% | 10.6% | 5.2% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 70.1% | 20.2% | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| June 2026 | 46.3% | 42.0% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| July 2026 | 47.5% | 44.0% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| August 2026 | 65.5% | 23.3% | 3.8% | 5.7% |
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| Month | China | Vietnam | Czech Republic | France | All countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | 26.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 22.1% |
| October 2024 | 27.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 20.8% |
| November 2024 | 27.2% | 2.4% | n/a | 2.4% | 19.7% |
| December 2024 | 26.2% | n/a | 2.4% | 2.4% | 21.4% |
| January 2025 | 13.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.7% |
| February 2025 | 5.9% | 2.4% | n/a | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| March 2025 | 20.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 14.0% |
| April 2025 | 47.1% | 8.7% | 10.1% | 4.0% | 33.3% |
| May 2025 | 57.6% | 11.6% | 12.4% | 8.7% | 31.4% |
| June 2025 | 57.4% | 12.4% | 10.4% | 8.3% | 29.8% |
| July 2025 | 23.7% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 8.8% | 14.7% |
| August 2025 | 57.4% | 14.5% | 10.5% | 6.6% | 38.5% |
| September 2025 | 57.4% | 22.2% | 15.0% | n/a | 48.2% |
| October 2025 | 55.4% | 0.5% | 15.0% | 7.3% | 45.1% |
| November 2025 | 49.6% | 22.4% | 15.0% | 12.1% | 30.8% |
| December 2025 | 46.0% | 22.4% | n/a | 4.4% | 30.2% |
| January 2026 | 33.8% | 22.4% | 0.0% | n/a | 29.4% |
| February 2026 | 23.0% | 16.0% | 15.0% | 13.7% | 19.8% |
| March 2026 | 31.7% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 24.0% |
| April 2026 | 37.4% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 12.4% | 32.4% |
| May 2026 | 36.1% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 29.0% |
| June 2026 | 33.5% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 10.8% | 22.0% |
| July 2026 | 24.6% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 17.0% |
| August 2026 | 38.5% | 14.9% | 10.0% | 5.5% | 29.4% |
Tariff actions touching this product
When the duty paid on this product changed and stayed changed, for its main suppliers and all countries, newest first, with the Federal Register notices that named the product in the 3 months before. Rates are medians of the 4 months either side, less any usual seasonal swing. A change shows what happened to duty paid, not why; read each notice for what it did.
- March 2026 · Duty paid: Vietnam 22.4% → 12.4%.
- December 2025 · Duty paid: China 54.8% → 37.9%.
- August 2025 · Duty paid: Vietnam 11.6% → 22.2%.
- May 2025 · Duty paid: China 22.0% → 55.7%, all countries 14.7% → 31.3%.
- September 2022 · Duty paid: all countries 23.6% → 11.2%.
Where it enters the US
Main ports of entry over the 12 months to August 2026: US imports and share.
Where US exports go
US exports were $88K in August 2026, up 5.7% from August 2025, and $2.3M over the last 12 months, up 62% on the 12 months before. Fastest-growing market with 3% or more of US exports: United Kingdom, up 5728%.
| Market | Last 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $892K | 39.5% | +26% |
| United Kingdom | $675K | 29.9% | +5728% |
| Mexico | $415K | 18.3% | +121% |
| Saudi Arabia | $66K | 2.9% | new |
| Vietnam | $46K | 2.0% | new |
| Netherlands | $43K | 1.9% | +135% |
| Chile | $26K | 1.2% | +127% |
| Greece | $24K | 1.1% | new |
| Other countries (10) | $73K | 3.2% | +241% |
| All countries | $2.3M | 100.0% | +62% |
Markets abroad
Each country's own import figures for this product, from UN Comtrade: the 8 biggest importers outside the US in the latest year each has reported, what they bought from the US, and the change from the year before. Values usually include freight and insurance to the importer's border, so they run a little above US export figures. Countries report a year or more late; 92 have reported 2025 so far.
| Market | Imports | vs year before | From the US | US share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $17.1Min 2025 | +18% | $36K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $11.7Min 2025 | +22% | $63K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $7.4Min 2025 | +28% | $13K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $4.7Min 2025 | +416% | $991 | 0.0% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6Min 2025 | −25% | $10K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4.1Min 2025 | +156% | $0 | 0.0% |
| Poland | $3.5Min 2025 | −13% | $0 | 0.0% |
| Canada | $3.1Min 2025 | −6.4% | $122K | 4.0% |
The biggest market outside the US is France, which imported $17.1M of this product in 2025, 0.2% of that from the US.
Of these, imports into Italy grew fastest: up 156% from 2024 to 2025.
Related products
Other products under heading 8903: yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; row boats and canoes. US trade over the 12 months to August 2026.
| Product | US imports | US exports |
|---|---|---|
| Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; row boats and canoes, not elsewhere specifiedHS 8903.99 | $316.6M | $935.0M |
| Vessels of a length not exceeding 7.5 m, for pleasure or sports; row boats and canoesHS 8903.93 | $543.7M | $191.2M |
| Cabin cruisers and other motorboats, exceeding 24m in lengthHS 8903.33 | $248.1M | $423.8M |
| Motorboats of a length exceeding 7.5 m but not exceeding 24 m, not inflatable, not outboard motorboatsHS 8903.32 | $410.3M | $244.9M |
| Motorboats of a length not exceeding 7.5 m, not inflatable, not outboard motorboatsHS 8903.31 | $52.7M | $162.3M |
| Sailboats with or without auxiliary motor, of a length exceeding 7.5 m but not exceeding 24 m, not inflatableHS 8903.22 | $70.2M | $11.9M |
| Inflatable boats including rigid hull inflatable boats, fitted or designed to be fitted with a motor, unladen weight without motor not exceeding 100 kgHS 8903.11 | $25.4M | $9.2M |
| Inflatable boats including rigid hull inflatable boats, not elsewhere specifiedHS 8903.19 | $11.3M | $5.1M |
About these figures
- Source: US Census Bureau international trade data, not seasonally adjusted, in US dollars. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
- US imports are general imports at customs value, which excludes freight and insurance. Exports are at free-alongside-ship value.
- Average price is customs value divided by quantity (number of items), across all of the product's 10-digit lines.
- Duty paid is the duty Census calculates on each country's imports for consumption, as a share of their value. It moves with tariff changes, exemptions and the mix of goods within the product.
- Landed cost adds Census's import charges (freight, insurance and other costs of bringing the goods to the first US port) and calculated duty to the customs value, per unit, across the product's 10-digit lines. It leaves out antidumping and countervailing duties, customs fees and transport inland. Prices are averages across the goods within the code, so a lower one can mean cheaper goods, not the same goods for less.
- Markets abroad are each country's imports as it reports them to UN Comtrade, in US dollars, usually including freight and insurance. Countries report a year or more late and in their own edition of the HS codes, so one still on an older edition is missing for codes that changed in 2022.
- Census revises recent months, so figures can change slightly. These are estimates for research and planning, not customs or legal advice.