Americium-241 Oxide from China
Americium-241 oxide is a radioactive compound used primarily in smoke detectors and as a calibration source for gamma spectroscopy. It falls under HTS 2844.43.00.21 as a chemically defined compound of the specified radioactive isotope Americium-241. This subheading covers specific listed radioactive elements, isotopes, and their compounds.
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 radioactive material license prior to import; submit Form 741 for advance notification
• Ensure packaging meets DOT 7A Type A specifications with proper labeling for UN2915 Radioactive Material
• Verify specific activity exceeds 74 Bq/g threshold to confirm Chapter 28 classification over other chapters