Paralympic Wheelchair Racer
Custom racing wheelchair imported by Paralympic athlete for competition in US-hosted Paralympic Games. Equipment qualifies as imported in connection with the event by official participant. Duty-free under 9817.60.00.00 for international athletic competition equipment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for commercial medical wheelchairs or non-athletic use
Sports-specific racing wheelchairs dutiable under Chapter 87 unless specifically for international athletic event participants.
If imported by organizing committee rather than athlete
Different subheading for event organizer imports vs personal participant effects.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Paralympic classification certificate and USOC/IOC accreditation
• Document wheelchair specifications matching athlete's classification
• Bond may be required if retention beyond event period is anticipated
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