Spacelabs Quatro Patient Monitor from Japan
Spacelabs Quatro is a compact bedside monitor measuring ECG, pulse oximetry, NIBP, and temperature with wireless connectivity options. Classified in HTS 9018.19.55.00 as electro-diagnostic apparatus for physiological parameter monitoring.
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
• Validate wireless frequency approvals (FCC/IC) alongside FDA clearance for import
• Specify clinical accuracy grades (e.g
• AAMI SP10 for ECG) in technical files
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying with spot-check devices under different suffixes