Iridium-192 Industrial Radiography Source from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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