Motorized Invalid Carriages (Power Wheelchairs & Scooters)

A wheelchair fitted with a powered drive attachment that propels the carriage is generally treated as mechanically propelled and classified under 8713.90 rather than 8713.10. The key question is whether the motor contributes to propulsion; accessories that merely assist braking or steering without driving the wheels may not trigger reclassification, but a binding ruling from CBP is advisable for novel configurations.

Three-wheeled mobility scooters — the most common consumer format — are specifically enumerated at 8713900030, while four-wheeled power chairs and other configurations fall under 8713900060. Correct assignment matters because the lines may carry different duty rates or be subject to different trade-remedy scope rulings. Importers should confirm wheel count in product specifications before filing entry.