Mobile Mammography Screening Truck from Japan
Truck outfitted with digital mammography unit, compression paddles, and automated breast positioning for population screening programs. HTS 8705.90.0010 applies as a special purpose mobile radiological vehicle dedicated to breast cancer diagnostics in underserved areas.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure ACR accreditation documentation for the mammography system to meet MQSA import requirements
• Document the fixed installation of the mammo unit to chassis to qualify as integrated special purpose vehicle
• Watch for pitfalls in declaring film density specs which affect radiation classification