Sealed Cobalt-60 Calibration Source from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide instrument calibration certificate; ensure <Type A> quantity limits for simpler transport
• Common issue: Incorrectly classifying as non-radioactive lab supply