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Prototype Medical Imaging Sensor Array from Japan

Digital X-ray sensor array prototype for next-generation medical imaging equipment development. Used exclusively for image quality testing, noise analysis, and calibration under HTS 9817.85.01 prototype provisions.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• FDA development documentation strengthens prototype classification claim

• Include clinical trial protocols or engineering test plans as supporting evidence

• Maintain chain of custody records from import through testing completion