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
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCNSCImport ControlMay be requiredHCMedical DevicesMay be required
- CNSC
Import Control · May be required
May require CNSC Import Control (Radiation Devices) 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, 2336). Matching criteria: Starts With 90222100. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (one of Valid UNDG Codes).
- HC
Medical Devices · May be required
May require HC Medical Devices depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30) and Canadian product category (HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14). Matching criteria: Equal To 9022210000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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