Iridium-192 Industrial Radiography Source from China
Iridium-192 wire sources for non-destructive weld testing in pipeline and aerospace manufacturing. HTS 2844.43.00.21 applies to this listed metallic isotope used in sealed capsules. Qualifies as chemically defined radioactive element per subheading note.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Sources must ship in P(U) certified packages for industrial transit; verify DOT exemption
• Provide half-life decay projections for >90-day imports to calculate activity at arrival
• Label with both isotope name and UN number 2916 for Radioactive Material, Type B