Tritium-Powered Beta Backscatter Gauge from Japan
A surface density gauge using a Tritium (H-3) beta source for measuring thin film coatings on circuit boards. It is classified under tariff item 9022.29.00 as low-energy ionizing radiation apparatus for electronics manufacturing quality control.
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Import Tips
• Obtain a CNSC import license for the H-3 source, which is a low-activity radioactive material but still regulated
• Provide the CBSA with the source's activity and the gauge's specifications
• Ensure the device is declared as non-destructive testing equipment for electronics manufacturing