Invacare Tracer EX2 Manual Wheelchair from Germany
The Invacare Tracer EX2 is a lightweight manual wheelchair designed for disabled persons, featuring a steel frame, detachable armrests, and swing-away footrests. It falls under HTS 8713.90.00.60 as a non-motorized carriage specifically for the disabled, not classified as a powered device. This statistical suffix captures other such manual mobility aids beyond basic invalid carriages.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify FDA registration and labeling for medical devices; ensure documentation proves it's solely for disabled persons to avoid misclassification
• Common pitfall: lacking user weight capacity specs leading to customs holds