HS code for MRI in China: 9018131000
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HS code for MRI in China

The HS code for MRI in China is 9018131000 — Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus.

MFN duty 0% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 成套的核磁共振成像装置

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
9018131000 Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus 成套的核磁共振成像装置 0% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers MRI. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
9018139000 Parts of magnetic resonance imaging apparatus 0% 13% Open
8505909020 The electromagnet,specifically or primarily used for nuclear magnetic resonance imaging device,other than the other electromagnet of heading No. 90.18 0% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “MRI”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
9018139000 Parts of magnetic resonance imaging apparatus 1,213 0% 13% Open
9018131000 Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus 51 0% 13% Open
9027900000 Microtomes; parts and accessories of instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis 35 0% 13% Open
9031809090 Other measuring and testing equipments, apparatuses and machines (not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 90) 26 0% 13% Open
9023009000 Other instruments, apparatus and models, designed for demonstrational purposes (for example, in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses 13 0% 13% Open
Why 9018131000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 9018 — Medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary instruments and appliances, including scintillation scanning devices, other electrical medical devices, and vision examination instruments , chapter 90 — Instruments and equipment for optics, photography, film, metrology, inspection, medical or surgical use, precision instruments and equipment; Parts and accessories of the above-mentioned items .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “成套的核磁共振成像装置”, which contains the term used for MRI in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 1,213 import records whose product descriptions match MRI are declared under this heading family, i.e. 77% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for MRI in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for MRI is 9018131000 — Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 0% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to MRI?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover MRI: 9018139000 (Parts of magnetic resonance imaging apparatus); 8505909020 (The electromagnet,specifically or primarily used for nuclear magnetic resonance imaging device,other than the other electromagnet of heading No. 90.18). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of MRI use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 9018139000 (核磁共振成像装置用零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for MRI also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for MRI?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "MRI", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 9018139000 — Parts of magnetic resonance imaging apparatus, used in 1,213 records in our sample.

How is MRI classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: MRI falls under heading 9018 and statistical line 9018131000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “成套的核磁共振成像装置” (English: Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 9018
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