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Electric Wheelchair Joystick Controller

An electronic joystick controller module with wiring harness, designed to operate the drive motors of powered wheelchairs. It is an accessory suitable solely or principally for carriages for disabled persons of heading 8713, and is therefore classified as a part or accessory under tariff item 8714.20.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8537.10.11Same rate: Free

If the joystick is imported separately without the wiring harness and is a standard industrial controller.

A general-purpose electronic controller could be classified as electrical apparatus for switching or control.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the joystick is declared as a part of a wheelchair (heading 8713) and not as a general electronic device, which could lead to different classification

β€’ Keep documentation showing it is specifically designed for powered wheelchairs to support the classification

β€’ Verify whether the wiring harness includes connectors that might be considered separate parts

Related Products under Tariff item 8714.20.00

Wheelchair Aluminum Frame

A lightweight aluminum structural frame designed specifically for assembly into manual wheelchairs, which are carriages for disabled persons of heading 8713. As a dedicated structural component, it is a part of the carriage and falls under tariff item 8714.20.00.

Wheelchair Anti-Tip Wheels

Small rear-mounted caster wheels designed to prevent manual wheelchairs from tipping backward. These safety parts are specifically constructed for carriages for disabled persons of heading 8713, making them classifiable as parts under tariff item 8714.20.00.

Wheelchair Armrest Pads

Padded armrest covers with adjustable mounts, designed for comfort in manual and power wheelchairs. These are specific parts for carriages for disabled persons of heading 8713, and are therefore classified under tariff item 8714.20.00.

Wheelchair Battery Charger

A wall-mount battery charger specifically designed for gel-cell batteries used in powered wheelchairs. As an accessory for carriages for disabled persons of heading 8713, it is classified under tariff item 8714.20.00.

Wheelchair Brake Lever Assembly

Cable-operated brake lever assemblies with grips, used for manual wheelchair wheel locks to ensure parking stability. These are dedicated parts for carriages for disabled persons of heading 8713, classified under tariff item 8714.20.00.

Wheelchair Front Caster Fork

An aluminum fork assembly that holds swivel caster wheels for steering in manual wheelchairs. This essential mobility part is designed solely for carriages for disabled persons of heading 8713, and is classified under tariff item 8714.20.00.