Curium-242 Ceramic Pellet from Germany
Curium-242 ceramic pellets serve as radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) fuel elements for deep space missions. This ceramic product of listed Curium-242 qualifies under HTS 2844.42.00.00 due to explicit inclusion and high specific radioactivity. NASA-qualified material.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Provide RTG fuel specification sheet matching DOE-STD-1020; include impurity matrix
• Thermal cladding validation required; ship in purpose-built casks with vent systems
• Ensure chain-of-custody from production to end-user; avoid general brokerage handling