Leased Medical MRI Scanner from Japan
GE Healthcare MRI machine leased to foreign hospital for diagnostic imaging, reimported without software updates or hardware modifications. Falls under 9801.00.20.00 as previously imported equipment returned unchanged post-lease.
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
• Include service logs confirming no upgrades; FDA documentation if applicable; photograph condition at export/import for comparison