Varian GammaMedplus iX HDR Brachytherapy from Japan
Remote afterloading system for high-dose rate brachytherapy using Iridium-192 sources in cancer treatment. Designed for nonprofit radiation oncology departments. Qualifies under HTS 9810.00.80.00 for therapeutic apparatus with integral radioactive delivery.
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
• Submit detailed source exchange mechanism specifications and safety interlocks
• Include treatment planning software validation for institutional protocols
• Verify compliance with 10 CFR Part 35 therapeutic use requirements