9801.00.60/Medical Equipment Conference Demos/Japan

Medical Equipment Conference Demos from Japan

MRI scanners and surgical robots displayed at international medical conferences. Exported for RSNA, MEDICA trade shows then returned to U.S. facilities. HTS 9801.00.60 covers temporary medical exposition use.

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%

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Import Tips

• Medical show booth contracts and FDA registration documents prove exhibition purpose

• Calibration certificates confirm equipment not used for patient treatment abroad

• Service logs prevent claims of clinical use disqualifying temporary exhibition status