Aluminum Lightweight Wheelchair from Japan
A portable manual wheelchair made from aluminum alloy for easier transport, featuring foldable frame and user-propelled wheels for disabled individuals. Classified under HTS 8713.10.00.00 due to absence of mechanical propulsion and design as a dedicated mobility carriage.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document alloy composition to confirm not over 50% steel, avoiding potential material-based reclassification
• Provide user manual proving non-motorized operation for customs clearance