Philips EPIQ 7 Ultrasound Machine from China
The Philips EPIQ 7 is an advanced ultrasonic scanning apparatus for cardiovascular and general imaging, with xMATRIX technology for 3D/4D visualization. Classified under HTS 9018.12.00.00 for its role in electro-diagnostic functional examination in medical sciences. It enables real-time physiological parameter assessment through ultrasound.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify ISO 13485 certification for the manufacturing facility to support quality system compliance during customs review
• Declare exact model and software version to distinguish from research prototypes, which might face different regulatory paths
• Budget for radiation safety filings if equipped with contrast imaging modes, even though primarily ultrasonic