Standard Steel Wheelchair from Japan
A manual wheelchair constructed primarily from steel with large rear wheels propelled by the user or caregiver, designed specifically for disabled persons to facilitate mobility. It lacks any motor or mechanical propulsion system, fitting squarely under HTS 8713.10.00.00 as a non-mechanically propelled carriage for the disabled.
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
• Verify the wheelchair is certified for medical use and obtain FDA registration if intended for therapeutic purposes
• Include detailed bills of lading specifying 'non-motorized' to prevent confusion with powered models