Cobalt-60 Radiography Pencil from Canada
A portable, pencil-shaped sealed source of cobalt-60 gamma rays designed for non-destructive testing in field radiography of pipelines and structures. It qualifies for HTS 2844.43.00.10 as a compound/isotope of cobalt-60 with defined radioactivity, distinct from alloys or residues. Used exclusively for industrial imaging.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Declare exact curie strength and half-life adjustment; comply with 10 CFR 71 transport regs
• Pitfall: Failing to specify 'cobalt-60 only' risks broader classification