Curium-244 Oxide Powder from China

Curium-244 oxide is a powdered ceramic compound of the transuranic radioactive isotope Curium-244, utilized in research for space power systems and nuclear batteries. Classified under HTS 2844.42.00.00 due to explicit inclusion of Curium-244 compounds and its ceramic product form. It exhibits high specific radioactivity exceeding regulatory thresholds.

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 authorization under 10 CFR Part 810 for transuranic materials; provide isotope purity certificates

Use UN-approved Type B(U) containers with impact/shield testing documentation; declare activity levels precisely