9018.13.00.00 - Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9018.13.00.00, specifically covers Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) apparatus. These are sophisticated electro-medical devices that utilize strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed cross-sectional images of the body's internal structures. They are distinguished by their ability to generate images based on the behavior of atomic nuclei within the body, without the use of ionizing radiation.
Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 9018.11 covers electrocardiographs used for measuring and recording the electrical activity of the heart. 9018.12.00.00 pertains to ultrasonic scanning apparatus, which employs sound waves for imaging. 9018.14.00.00 is for scintigraphic apparatus, a type of nuclear medicine imaging. The "Other" category, 9018.19, would encompass any electro-diagnostic apparatus not specifically listed in the preceding subheadings. Therefore, 9018.13.00.00 is exclusively for MRI machines.
As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 9018.13.00.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification within this code is on ensuring the apparatus precisely matches the definition of Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment and is not a component part or accessory that might fall under a different heading.