Brachytherapy Afterloader System from Germany
A brachytherapy afterloader system is a remote-controlled device that precisely positions radioactive sources within or near a tumor to deliver internal radiotherapy using gamma radiation. It is designed exclusively for medical use in cancer treatment, making it an apparatus based on ionizing radiation for medical purposes under tariff item 9022.21.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the device is certified by Health Canada as a medical device and obtain a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL) before importation
• Provide a detailed product description and intended medical use to the CBSA to support classification under 9022.21.00
• Verify that radioactive sources are transported separately and comply with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regulations