Siemens Symbia Intevo SPECT/CT System from Germany
Advanced nuclear medicine imaging system for thyroid, bone, and cardiac scans using I-123, Tc-99m radioactive tracers. Imported for nonprofit university hospitals performing diagnostic procedures. Meets HTS 9810.00.80.00 criteria as integral radioactive diagnostic apparatus.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prepare customs entry with institutional charter showing educational/scientific mission and apparatus specifications
• Include radiation safety officer certification and proof of exclusive nonprofit therapeutic use
• Maintain 5-year usage logs to demonstrate compliance with no-commercial-distribution requirement