Product classification
HS code for Outboard motor: 8407.21
Engines, outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Classification of outboard motor under HS 8407.21
Outboard motors are classified under HS code 8407.21. This code falls under Chapter 84, which encompasses nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery, and mechanical appliances. Specifically, 8407.21 is reserved for spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines used for marine propulsion. The classification is driven by two main factors: the ignition type and the application. Because these engines use spark plugs to ignite the fuel-air mixture (typically gasoline) and are designed to be mounted on the exterior of a boat's transom to provide both power and steering, they meet the criteria for this specific subheading. The outboard motor is viewed as a complete propulsion unit, including the engine block, the midsection, and the lower unit with the propeller shaft, distinguishing it from inboard engines that are permanently housed within the vessel's hull.
- Covers
- Two-stroke gasoline outboard motors
- Four-stroke gasoline outboard motors
- Portable marine spark-ignition engines
- High-performance racing outboard motors
- Electric-start and manual-start outboard units
- Also under 8407.21
- Yamaha F25
- Mercury 150 Pro XS
- Honda BF2.3
- Suzuki DF300AP
- Tohatsu MFS9.8
Codes often confused with 8407.21
Common mistake. A frequent point of confusion is between HS code 8407.21 and HS code 8408.10. Code 8408.10 is used for marine propulsion engines that are compression-ignition (diesel or semi-diesel). If the outboard motor runs on diesel, it must be classified under 8408.10 regardless of its mounting style. Additionally, 8407.29 is often mistakenly used; however, this code is for "other" marine spark-ignition engines, typically meaning inboard engines or inboard/outboard (I/O) stern drives where the engine is inside the boat.
Top exporters and importers of HS 840721 (the code used for outboard motor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 840721 (the code used for outboard motor) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 840721, not only outboard motor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $1.9B 57% of world exports
- 2 United States $520M 16% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $274M 8.2% of world exports
World total: $3.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $871M 26% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $224M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 Canada $194M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $3.3B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 codes for outboard motor
Brazil splits HS 8407.21 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8407.21.10Single-cylinder spark-ignition outboard motors
- 8407.21.90Other spark-ignition outboard motors
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about outboard motor
What is the HS code for Outboard motor?
The HS code for Outboard motor is 840721 (Engines; outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines). The HS code for a standard gasoline-powered outboard motor is 8407.21.
How do I classify Outboard motor for customs?
Outboard motor is classified under HS code 840721 — Engines; outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include electric outboard motors?
No, electric outboard motors are classified under HS code 8501.10 through 8501.53 depending on their power output, as they are electric motors rather than internal combustion engines.
Which countries are the top exporters of outboard motor (HS 840721)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 840721 (the code used for outboard motor) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.9B, 57% of world exports), the United States ($520M) and Belgium ($274M). World exports came to about $3.4B, 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 outboard motor (HS 840721)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 840721 (the code used for outboard motor) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($871M, 26% of world imports), Belgium ($224M) and Canada ($194M). World imports came to about $3.3B, 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 Outboard motor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 840721 for Outboard motor 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 outboard motor in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 840721 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for outboard motor depends on the product's details: 8407.21.10 (Single-cylinder spark-ignition outboard motors), 8407.21.90 (Other spark-ignition outboard motors).