Carriages for disabled persons — HTS 8713
Carriages for disabled persons, whether or not motorized or otherwise mechanically propelled
Chapter 87 › Heading 8713
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8713 is a 4-digit product category for carriages designed for people with disabilities. It can include both non-motorized products and products powered by a motor or another mechanical system. The heading describes the product’s intended function and design, not simply whether it has wheels or an electric motor.
To reach the correct U.S. 8-digit HTS code, start with heading 8713 and read the progressively narrower subheadings and statistical suffixes. These may distinguish features such as whether the carriage is motorized, its construction or material, and other characteristics stated in the current tariff schedule. Confirm that the product fits the heading before choosing among the more specific options; similar-looking scooters, carts, strollers, and transport equipment may be classified elsewhere depending on their design and intended use.
What to check
- Identify the product’s primary intended use and whether it is specifically designed for disabled persons, rather than relying only on its appearance.
- Document how the product is propelled: manually, electrically, or by another mechanical system, and check the relevant 8713 subheading language.
- Review the complete product specifications, including frame materials, seating, controls, motor, batteries, and accessories, because those details may affect the narrower code.
- Read the current HTS descriptions, legal notes, and any applicable classification guidance; do not select a code from a shortened marketplace description alone.
- Ask a customs broker or seek a formal classification ruling if the product has mixed functions, unusual features, or could reasonably fit another heading.
HTS heading 8713 summary
Carriages for disabled persons is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8713.10.00.00 👉 | Not mechanically propelled | Free | — | 40% |
| 8713.90.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 10% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8713?
Carriages for disabled persons, whether or not motorized or otherwise mechanically propelled. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.