GE Discovery NM 530c SPECT/CT Scanner from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

GE Discovery NM 530c SPECT/CT Scanner from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9810.00.80.00