Canadian tariff changes now in place - MarineBusinessWorld North America newsletter
by Peter Rendle 4 Nov 08:00 PST
Changes to tariffs on Canadian imports take effect © NMMA
Effective from October 30, changes to the list of Canadian products subject to an additional 50% tariff under Section 338 of the Tariff Act are now in place.
The changes, announced in an October 23 White House proclamation, add 100 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes to the tariff list and remove 22 codes. The additional 50% tariffs will continue to apply on top of applicable Section 232 tariffs, regardless of whether products qualify for preferential treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract: Total Boat Registrations Report is now available for member download. The report covers total boat registrations by use and region. The U.S. had 15.2 million recreational boats in use in 2025, down 0.8% from 2024. Registered and documented boats accounted for 76.9% of boats in use, the highest share in the series dating to 2012.
Southern California Yachting Association have announced that American Sailing has signed on as title sponsor of its annual women's sailing convention. The partnership expands reach and access for female sailors across the nation to the highest standard in sailing education, while growing the community through quality networking opportunities and fun social events that encourage camaraderie.
The Miami Beach City Commission is considering establishing a marine protected area extending north from the Government Cut jetty past Neon Reef along South Beach, which would prohibit boats with combustion engines from accessing a historical tarpon fishery. Anglers, businesses and conservation organizations, including ASA and CCA, have formed a coalition to protest the change.
Lyman-Morse celebrated a major milestone on October 16, with the ribbon cutting of a new 15,000-square-foot Advanced Composites Center in Thomaston, Maine. Government officials, industry partners, marine organizations, local representatives, and employees gathered to mark the opening of the facility, the latest in a series of significant investments in the Advanced Manufacturing Center at Elltee Circle.
Saxdor Yachts continues to strengthen its presence across North America and the Atlantic with the appointment of three new dealer partners, extending the brand's reach into three new market areas. With production now under way in the United States, Saxdor has appointed Yarmouth Boat Yard & Moose Landing Marina in the US state of Maine, Mahone Marine in the province of Nova Scotia in Canada, and PW Marine in Bermuda.
Formal development partnership enables CAN-bus integration between Dockmate Control Systems and Emerson's AVENTICS MAREX MPC Propulsion Control for MAN-Branded Controls. Dockmate, manufacturer of advanced wireless remote-control systems for yachts, has announced its next step in its marine technology development through formal agreements with AVENTICS GmbH, part of Emerson Automation Solutions.
Seldén is expanding its Furlex range with the launch of the new 104TD, a high-end sail furling system featuring precision-machined components in hard-anodised aluminium. Designed for sailboats up to approximately 30ft, the 104TD extends Seldén's existing range of larger through-deck furling systems. The product has been developed to meet demand from builder of high-end keelboats and smaller yachts.
A+T 500 series Wind Sensors offer the highest accuracy and fastest response available. Every single aspect of the design has been studied to understand what makes for the best wind sensor, and how to deliver that information to sailors, be that using their existing processors and displays, or using A+T's own market-leading options.
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Peter Rendle - peter.rendle@worldmarine.media