Californium-253 Metal Target from China
Californium-253 metal is a high-specific-activity neutron source material shaped as a target for research reactors and calibration standards. HTS 2844.42.00.00 covers this pure metallic form of listed Californium-253 isotope. Its extreme neutron emission requires specialized encapsulation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure DOE fundamental research determination; provide neutron flux measurements
• Use doubly encapsulated sources in Type B(M) packages; document pressure/temperature tests