Will Tariffs on imported Yachts help you sell your yacht faster in the US?
April 07, 2025
If you own a late-model imported yacht and are thinking about selling, now may be one of the best times to list—and oddly enough, it's thanks to tariffs. While tariffs are usually seen as an obstacle in global trade, they’ve actually created a strategic selling advantage for yacht owners with vessels already located in the U.S., especially those built in Europe (Ferretti, Azimut, Pershing etc) , Asia (Ocean Alexander, Aquila, Hampton etc), and South Africa (think Robertson & Caine for exemple)
At Next Generation Yachting, we’re helping clients leverage this unique market window to sell faster and smarter. Here’s how tariffs are tipping the scales in your favor.
Tariffs have been applied to imported goods from the EU, including yachts. Buyers looking to import a brand-new European yacht—think Azimut, Ferretti, Pershing, or Prestige—are being hit with up to 25% in added costs when the vessel enters the U.S.
That turns a $2 million yacht into a $2.5 million expense—before even factoring in shipping, importation logistics, or time delays. As a result, buyers are becoming much more interested in what’s already here.
If your yacht is:
3 to 5 years old
Built by a major Non-US brands
Already located in the U.S.
Well maintained and outfitted with upgrades
…you’re sitting on a hot commodity.
Buyers can save hundreds of thousands by buying your yacht instead of a new one. Plus, they get to avoid long lead times, customs paperwork, and transatlantic shipping delays. Your yacht is available immediately and tariff-free—two words every serious buyer loves to hear.
Immediate delivery (no build wait or transport delay)
Tariff-free pricing
Better value for nearly-new quality
Avoidance of hidden import headaches
Your yacht provides a solution to all these concerns, and at Next Generation Yachting, we know how to present that value clearly and persuasively.
If you're ready to take advantage of current market conditions, contact the team at Next Generation Yachting. Our market-savvy brokers understand how to position your yacht to attract the right buyers—domestic and international.
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