Plutonium-Beryllium Neutron Source from China
Encapsulated Pu-Be combination producing neutrons via alpha-neutron reaction. Classified under HTS 2844.20.0050 as plutonium-containing mixture. Used for calibration and oil well logging.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain NRC sealed source and device registry number
• Include neutron emission rate and half-life documentation
• Verify beryllium content doesn't trigger Chapter 81 classification