Paralympic Wheelchair Racer from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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