Polonium-210 Metal Alloy from Germany
Polonium-210 alloy is a dispersion of the alpha-emitting isotope Polonium-210 in a metal matrix, applied in static eliminators for industrial manufacturing. It qualifies for HTS 2844.42.00.00 as an alloy containing a listed radioactive element with activity >74 Bq/g. The alloy form provides neutron source capabilities.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit Form 741 with specific Polonium-210 authorization; include half-life decay calculations
• Package in lead-shielded containers meeting DOT 7A specifications; provide leak test results