Co-60 Brachytherapy Seed from Mexico
Tiny sealed cobalt-60 seeds for temporary implantation in brachytherapy procedures, though less common than Ir-192. Meets HTS 2844.43.00.10 as a radioactive compound of cobalt-60 with defined high specific activity per heading 2844 note (e). Used in oncology.
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
• FDA 510(k) clearance plus NRC materials license required; declare medical device exemption if applicable
• Pitfall: Treating as finished device misses chemical classification