Class I medical rehabilitation aids, which are essential products to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and the elderly, are seeing a concentrated release of policy dividends in import trade across numerous countries due to the accelerating global aging process and the ongoing release of demand for rehabilitation medical care. In many nations, these low-risk and extremely useful products—such as manual wheelchairs, orthopedic supports, standard crutches, basic rehabilitation training equipment, etc.—have emerged as important areas of policy support. This article arranges the basic preferential import policies in Europe, the US, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and emerging markets to reduce import costs and boost market competitiveness. It accomplishes this by referencing reputable, official sources.

The importance of wheelchairs in healthcare and nursing cannot be overstated. These mobility aids play a critical role in improving the quality of life for patients, particularly the elderly and those with limited mobility. During a recent visit to a nursing home, I observed firsthand how wheelchair functionality directly impacts patient comfort and caregiver efficiency. This article mainly talks about the functional requirements of wheelchairs in hospitals, nursing homes and other similar places.