Product classification
HS code for Golf cart: 8703.10
Vehicles, specially designed for travelling on snow, golf cars and similar vehicles.
Classification of golf cart under HS 8703.10
Golf carts are classified under HS code 8703.10, which specifically identifies vehicles designed for travel on snow, golf courses, and similar terrain. This classification is based on the vehicle's inherent design characteristics, which distinguish it from standard passenger automobiles. Golf carts are typically characterized by low maximum speeds, lightweight frames, limited seating capacity, and a lack of standard road-safety features such as high-intensity discharge headlights, advanced braking systems, or crash-tested structures. The Harmonized System groups these specialized vehicles together because they are intended for off-road use in specific environments. This classification applies to both electric-powered and internal combustion engine models, provided the primary design intent is for use on a golf course or similar restricted area.
- Covers
- Electric golf carts
- Gas-powered golf cars
- Electric neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) designed like golf carts
- Four-wheeled passenger vehicles for golf courses
- Also under 8703.10
- Polaris Indy
- Yamaha Sidewinder
- Club Car Precedent
- E-Z-GO Express
- Ski-Doo
- Arctic Cat M8000
Codes often confused with 8703.10
Common mistake. Golf carts are often misclassified under HS code 8703.21, which covers standard passenger motor vehicles with small engines. This is incorrect because 8703.10 is a more specific heading for vehicles designed for "similar" use to snow traveling. Another error is using 8704 if the cart has a small cargo bed; however, if the primary purpose is transporting people on a golf course, 8703.10 remains the correct code. Street-legal modifications do not usually change this classification unless the vehicle meets all regulatory standards for a highway-capable car.
Top exporters and importers of HS 870310 (the code used for golf cart), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 870310 (the code used for golf cart) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 35% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 870310, not only golf cart.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.5B 64% of world exports
- 2 United States $473M 12% of world exports
- 3 Canada $242M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $3.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $994M 35% of world imports
- 2 Canada $380M 13% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$217M 7.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for golf cart
Brazil classifies golf cart under NCM 8703.10.00: HS 8703.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about golf cart
What is the HS code for Golf cart?
The HS code for Golf cart is 870310 (Vehicles; specially designed for travelling on snow, golf cars and similar vehicles). The specific HS code for golf carts and similar light vehicles is 8703.10.
How do I classify Golf cart for customs?
Golf cart is classified under HS code 870310 — Vehicles; specially designed for travelling on snow, golf cars and similar vehicles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electric and gas golf carts classified differently?
No, both electric and gas-powered golf carts fall under the same 8703.10 subheading as they are classified by their specialized design and use case.
Which countries are the top exporters of golf cart (HS 870310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 870310 (the code used for golf cart) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.5B, 64% of world exports), the United States ($473M) and Canada ($242M). World exports came to about $3.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of golf cart (HS 870310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 870310 (the code used for golf cart) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($994M, 35% of world imports), Canada ($380M) and Russia (about $217M). World imports came to about $2.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Golf cart the same in all countries?
The base HS code 870310 for Golf cart is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for golf cart in Brazil?
In Brazil, golf cart (HS 870310) is classified under NCM 8703.10.00.