Hitachi Echelon Smart 1.5T MRI System from Japan
The Hitachi Echelon Smart is a 1.5T MRI apparatus optimized for musculoskeletal and abdominal imaging, with smart workflow features to enhance efficiency. It is classified under tariff item 9018.13.00 as a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus, a type of electro-diagnostic equipment used in medical diagnostics.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the MRI is listed with Health Canada and meets Canadian electrical safety standards (e.g
• CSA certification)
• When completing customs declarations, use the correct HS code 9018.13.00 and include the model and serial numbers
• Check if the import qualifies for duty relief under the Customs Tariff's provisions for medical equipment used in hospitals