Prosthetic appliances furnished by a foreign government to former members of its armed forces who reside in the United States
Upon the request of the Department of State, articles (other than communications satellites and parts thereof) which are the property of a foreign government or of a public international organization: > Prosthetic appliances furnished by a foreign government to former members of its armed forces who reside in the United States
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9809.00.50
German Army Veteran Prosthetic Leg
A carbon fiber prosthetic leg provided by the German government to a former Bundeswehr soldier now residing in the US. This below-knee prosthesis includes a hydraulic knee joint and energy-storing foot for enhanced mobility. Classifies under HTS 9809.00.50 as a prosthetic appliance furnished by a foreign government to its former military personnel living in the United States.
UK RAF Pilot Prosthetic Arm
Myoelectric prosthetic arm supplied by British Ministry of Defence to former Royal Air Force pilot residing in United States. Features advanced EMG sensors and multi-grip hand functionality for upper limb amputation cases. Qualifies for 9809.00.50 as prosthetic medical device furnished by UK government to ex-military personnel.
French Foreign Legion Artificial Hip Joint
Custom titanium prosthetic hip replacement provided by French government to former French Foreign Legionnaire residing in US. Includes ceramic ball and socket components designed for high-activity military veterans. Covered under 9809.00.50 for government-furnished prosthetics to ex-servicemen.
Canadian Forces Veteran Cochlear Implant
Cochlear implant system provided by Canadian Department of National Defence to former military member with service-related hearing loss, now residing in United States. Includes external processor and surgically implanted receiver. Qualifies under 9809.00.50 as foreign government prosthetic for sensory restoration.
Australian SASR Ocular Prosthesis
Custom ocular implant provided by Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs to former SASR soldier who lost an eye in service, now US resident. Cryolite glass prosthetic with custom iris coloring matching natural eye. Falls under 9809.00.50 for government-furnished prosthetic appliances.
Israeli IDF Above-Knee Prosthesis
Advanced microprocessor-controlled above-knee prosthesis supplied by Israeli Ministry of Defense to former IDF combat soldier residing in United States. Features gait-adaptive knee and shock-absorbing foot components. Qualifies under 9809.00.50 as prosthetic furnished by foreign government to ex-military.
Dutch Marine Corps Spinal Implant
Titanium spinal fusion implant system provided by Netherlands Ministry of Defence to former Korps Mariniers commando with service-related back injury, now living in US. Includes pedicle screws, rods and interbody cages. Covered by 9809.00.50 for foreign military prosthetics.
Polish Army Veteran Cardiac Pacemaker
Dual-chamber cardiac pacemaker supplied by Polish Ministry of National Defence to army veteran with service-incurred heart condition, residing in United States. MRI-compatible model with remote monitoring capability. Qualifies under 9809.00.50 as government-furnished prosthetic appliance.
Swedish Air Force Dental Implant System
Full arch dental implant system with titanium abutments provided by Swedish Armed Forces to former Flygvapnet pilot who lost teeth in ejection accident, now US resident. Includes 6 implants and fixed prosthesis. Falls under 9809.00.50 prosthetic classification.
Italian Carabinieri Prosthetic Shoulder Joint
Reverse geometry shoulder replacement provided by Italian Ministry of Defense to former Carabinieri special forces operator with ballistic shoulder injury, residing in US. Features glenosphere and custom humeral component. 9809.00.50 classification for military prosthetic.