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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include service logs confirming no upgrades; FDA documentation if applicable; photograph condition at export/import for comparison