Canadian Forces Veteran Cochlear Implant from Germany
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.
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
• Canadian DND documentation verifying provision to veteran; Audiology assessment confirming military service connection; State Department endorsement required