Siemens Symbia Intevo SPECT/CT System from Japan
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 — 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
• 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