Curium-242 Ceramic Pellet from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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