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Cobalt-60 Irradiated Alloy Pellets

Cobalt-60 irradiated alloy pellets used in radiotherapy and sterilization. These are sintered metal alloys containing the radioactive isotope cobalt-60, and are classified under tariff item 2844.43.00 as alloys containing radioactive isotopes other than those specified in subheadings 2844.10, 2844.20, or 2844.30.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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2844.30.00Same rate: Free

If the pellets contain uranium or thorium in addition to cobalt-60

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the pellets are accompanied by a CNSC import permit

• Declare the specific activity and total activity on customs documents

• Verify that the alloy composition and packaging meet Canadian nuclear safety standards

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