Sealed Cobalt-60 Calibration Source

Low-activity sealed disc of cobalt-60 used to calibrate radiation detectors and survey meters in laboratory settings. Falls under HTS 2844.43.00.10 for its pure cobalt-60 isotopic content meeting Chapter 28's chemically defined radioactive compound criteria. Not for therapeutic use.

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Alternative Classifications

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

3822Lower: 10% vs 25%

If diagnostic reagent for lab analysis

Prepared lab reagents containing radioactivity for diagnostic purposes (not elements themselves) are classified in Chapter 38 as diagnostic preparations.

2844.44.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If actinium-225 or other specific isotopes

Other named radioactive isotopes have dedicated subheadings, excluding cobalt-60 only products.

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