Foldable Three-Wheeled Power Wheelchair for Disabled from Japan
A compact, foldable electric wheelchair with three wheels, joystick control, and anti-tippers, intended for indoor/outdoor use by mobility-impaired adults. It is classified in HTS 8713.90.0030 due to its three-wheeled design tailored for disabled persons' carriages. The foldable feature aids portability without altering its core classification.
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
• Certify battery safety (UN38.3) and include MSDS for lithium-ion powered units to clear CBP quickly
• Avoid generic 'scooter' marketing; specify 'disabled carriage' in invoices for accurate heading
• Declare foldable mechanism details to confirm it remains a complete three-wheeled vehicle