2844.43.00/Ytterbium-169 Industrial Source/Germany

Ytterbium-169 Industrial Source from Germany

Ytterbium-169 industrial sources are sealed radioactive sources used in brachytherapy and industrial radiography, emitting low-energy gamma rays. They are classified under tariff item 2844.43.00 as other radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds, as ytterbium is a lanthanide isotope covered by Chapter 28 notes.

Duty Rate — Germany → Canada

PGA flags (3)Show detailsCNSCImport ControlMay be requiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be requiredHCHuman DrugsMay be required

CNSC
Import Control · May be required
May require CNSC Import Control (Nuclear Substance) depending on UNDG number (2908, 2909, 2910, 2911, 2912, 2913, 2915, 2916, 2917, 2919, 2977, 2978, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2324, 2325, 2326, 2327, 2328, 2329, 2330, 2331, 2332, 2333). Matching criteria: Starts With 28444. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (one of Valid UNDG Codes).
HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2844. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
HC
Human Drugs · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require HC Human Drugs depending on intended use (HC01, HC31, HC07, HC29) and Canadian product category (HC06), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 2844430019; Equal To 2844430000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

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Import Tips

• Ensure the source is accompanied by a valid Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) import permit, as radioactive materials require prior authorization

• Declare the specific activity (Bq/g) on customs documents to confirm classification under 2844.43.00

• Verify the source is sealed and meets Transport Canada packaging regulations for radioactive goods