Motorized Wheelchair Permobil M3 Corpus from Japan
The Permobil M3 Corpus is a powered wheelchair designed for disabled persons, featuring a tilt and recline system for comfort and positioning. It falls under HTS 8713.90.00 as a carriage for disabled persons that is motorized, distinct from basic push wheelchairs. This classification covers mechanically propelled mobility aids not specified elsewhere in heading 8713.
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
• Verify FDA registration and medical device classification for U.S. entry; ensure battery safety certifications like UN38.3
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as a toy or recreational vehicle