Electric Three-Wheeled Mobility Scooter for Disabled from Japan
A battery-powered three-wheeled scooter designed specifically for disabled persons to aid mobility, featuring a stable triangular wheelbase, adjustable seat, and control joystick. It falls under HTS 8713.90.0030 as a three-wheeled carriage for disabled persons that is motorized. This classification distinguishes it from four-wheeled models or non-disability-specific vehicles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA registration if marketed as a medical device for mobility-impaired users to ensure compliance
• Provide detailed technical specs confirming three wheels and disability-specific design to avoid misclassification
• Include user manual and safety certifications to prevent customs holds on mechanically propelled imports