Americium-241 Oxide from Germany
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 — 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
• 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