Now is the Time to Refill Your Inventory — 24% Duty Removed for One Year

Quick Information: A Positive Turn

On October 30, leaders from China and the United States reached an agreement to suspend several trade tariffs for one year. Among the most notable changes:

• 10% Section 301 Tariff (so-called 'Fentanyl Tariff') — canceled.

• 24% retaliatory tariffs — suspended for one year.

• 50% Transparency Rule — temporarily lifted.

• Shipping, logistics, and shipbuilding-related tariffs — also on hold.

For global wheelchair distributors and OEM partners, this development represents the most significant easing of trade pressure in five years. With the recent U.S.–China tariff suspension, our aluminum wheelchair range now ships with up to 15–20% lower landed cost — giving distributors a perfect window to restock and launch new SKUs before rates rebound next year.

Why It Matters for the Wheelchair Industry

Wheelchairs and rehabilitation equipment are often classified as medical devices or mobility aids, and many models exported from China fall under categories previously affected by Section 301 tariffs. With the 24% duty suspended, buyers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe can expect lower landed costs, reduced customs complexity, and more stable lead times.

The Cost Changes of Importing Wheelchairs

Before suspension:

Base duty + Additional Retaliatory Duty — range between ~20%–35%

During the one-year suspension window:

For SKUs covered by the suspension, the incremental 24% surcharge is removed, import duty can fall by ≈24 percentage points. (Exact duty depends on HTS classification, origin rules, and whether other trade remedies apply.)

“With lower landed cost and stable freight rates, buyers who lock 2025 Q4–Q1 orders now will gain an advantage over competitors still waiting for price corrections.”

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For example

1. Typical Manual Wheelchair 4611

FOB Price $29.50 per unit

Duty (before vs after)

Before suspension (24 % retaliatory tariff + 10 % base= 34%): duty= $29.50 × 0.34 = $10.03

After suspension (10%): duty= $29.50 × 0.10 = $2.95

Duty savings per unit = $10.03 − $2.95 = $7.08

Net change

• Per unit savings: $7.08 (≈ 15.3% reduction in landed cost)

• For high-volume buyers this multiplies quickly (e.g., 10,000 units → $70,800 savings).

Quick comparison table

For most wheelchair models, importers can now save $40–100 per unit compared with mid-2024 prices — effectively turning tariff savings into profit margin.

How We Support You

• Fast-track OEM customization (1:1 mold reproduction within 3–4 weeks)

• Dedicated export logistics support from Shanghai Port

• Technical consultation on ISO / FDA compliance for target markets

These services are designed to reduce operational risk while ensuring that every shipment meets the latest international safety and labeling standards.

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Many U.S. importers are rushing to confirm their next 6-month orders to capture this tariff-free window — would you like us to reserve your production slot before capacity fills up? Explore our range of lightweight, certified aluminum wheelchairs and learn how we can help your brand scale sustainably in 2025.