Curium-242 Ceramic Pellet from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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