Invacare Tracer EX2 Manual Wheelchair from Japan
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 — 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 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