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Transport Wheelchair with Swing-Away Footrests

A compact manual transport wheelchair for caregivers to push, featuring swing-away footrests and attendant-propelled rear wheels for disabled passengers. It qualifies for HTS 8713.10.00.00 as a non-mechanically propelled carriage tailored for persons with disabilities.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8716.40.00Higher: 37.5% vs 12.5%

If designed for balance carrying multiple passengers

Self-loading trailers or multi-person carriers go to 8716, not single-user disability carriages.

9401.71.00Higher: 45% vs 12.5%

If upholstered as primary seat without wheels

Upholstered seats classify under furniture if mobility is not essential function.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label as 'attendant-propelled' in commercial invoice to distinguish from self-propelled models

• Comply with ISO 7176 standards for safety certification during import