Gadolinium-148 Oxide from China

Gadolinium-148 oxide compound provides intense neutron emission for calibration and weapons effects testing. Classified under HTS 2844.42.00.00 as a compound of the specifically named Gadolinium-148 isotope. Long half-life makes it valuable for standards.

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

Submit detailed neutron emission spectra; reference NIST standard if applicable

Encapsulate in gold/rhenium matrix; provide criticality safety analysis