Radium-223 Cermet Dispersion

Radium-223 cermet is a ceramic-metal composite dispersion containing the alpha-emitting isotope Radium-223, developed for brachytherapy sources. Classified in HTS 2844.42.00.00 as a cermet (dispersion) of a listed radioactive element per subheading scope. Exceeds 74 Bq/g specific activity threshold.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9018.90.75Same rate: 35%

If incorporated into complete medical radiation therapy instrument

Finished medical instruments classified by function, not material; components stay in Chapter 28.

2844.44.00.00Same rate: 35%

If other radioactive elements/isotopes not in 2844.42 list

Explicit listing controls; unlisted isotopes go to catch-all subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Apply for specific NRC medical use license under 10 CFR 35; provide generator system specs

Ship in H-type packaging with thermal/impact validation; include exemption justification

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Actinium-225 Chloride

Actinium-225 chloride is a chemically defined compound of the radioactive isotope Actinium-225, used primarily in targeted alpha therapy for cancer treatment. It falls under HTS 2844.42.00.00 as a compound of a specified radioactive element listed in the subheading. This highly radioactive material requires specialized handling and licensing for import.

Uranium-230 Nitrate Solution

Uranium-230 nitrate is a chemically defined aqueous solution of the rare alpha-emitter Uranium-230, used in radiopharmaceutical research and geochronology. Falls under HTS 2844.42.00.00 as a compound of explicitly listed Uranium-230. Mixtures maintain classification if radioactivity dominates.

Curium-242 Ceramic Pellet

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.

Einsteinium-254 Alloy Dispersion

Einsteinium-254 alloy dispersion in platinum matrix serves ultra-trace analysis and nuclear forensics applications. HTS 2844.42.00.00 explicitly includes Einsteinium-254 alloys as dispersions containing listed isotopes. Extreme rarity requires authorized users only.

Polonium-209 Ceramic Product

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Radium-223 Generator Mixture

Radium-223 generator mixture contains parent-daughter isotopes for on-site Actinium-225 production in clinical settings. HTS 2844.42.00.00 includes mixtures containing listed Radium-223 compounds with >74 Bq/g activity. FDA-regulated for therapeutic use.