GE Discovery NM 530c SPECT/CT Scanner
This hybrid imaging system combines SPECT for nuclear medicine with CT for anatomical detail, utilizing radioactive tracers like Technetium-99m for cardiac and oncology diagnosis. It falls under HTS 9810.00.80.00 as apparatus for medical diagnosis using radioactive substances, imported for nonprofit hospital use. The integrated radioactive detector components qualify it for duty-free entry for therapeutic institutions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported for commercial hospital use rather than nonprofit institution
Chapter 90 covers general apparatus for medical diagnosis; Chapter 98 exemption requires nonprofit educational/scientific use
If classified as medical imaging parts without radioactive elements
Separate parts/accessories without radioactive integration fall under Chapter 90 instruments, not Chapter 98 apparatus
If importing radioactive material separately, not integral to apparatus
Pure radioactive pharmaceuticals are classified by material type in Chapter 28, excluding assembled medical apparatus
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide IRS 501(c)(3) documentation and institutional letter confirming nonprofit status and apparatus use solely for medical diagnosis
• Include FDA clearance documents and proof that equipment contains/uses radioactive substances like I-123 or Tc-99m
• Avoid commercial resale within 5 years; maintain records for Customs audits to prevent duty liability
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