Cesium-137 Chloride Sealed Sources from Germany
Cesium-137 chloride (CsCl) sealed sources are used in brachytherapy and calibration standards, as compounds of the fission product Cs-137 (half-life 30 years). These chemically defined radioactive compounds are classified under tariff item 2844.43.00 as other radioactive compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Obtain a CNSC import permit for cesium-137, a controlled radioactive isotope
• Provide documentation of the source's activity and encapsulation to facilitate CBSA clearance
• Ensure the source is labeled and packaged per Transport Canada regulations