Cobalt-60 Radioactive Source from China
A sealed capsule containing cobalt-60 isotope used primarily for industrial radiography to inspect welds and materials for defects. It falls under HTS 2844.43.00.10 as it consists of the cobalt-60 isotope with specific radioactivity exceeding 74 becquerels per gram, meeting the definition for radioactive isotopes in heading 2844. This product is chemically defined and used in non-medical gamma irradiation applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Obtain NRC or Agreement State license prior to import; ensure packaging meets IAEA Type A or B requirements for radioactive materials
• Verify cobalt-60 purity and activity certificate from supplier to confirm classification