Radium-226 Calibration Standard from Japan
Radium-226 reference sources for alpha spectrometry calibration in environmental labs. Classified HTS 2844.43.00.21 as listed naturally occurring radioactive isotope. Maintains Chapter 28 classification despite alpha decay products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Legacy radium requires radon emanation testing and special ventilation certification
• Classify decay chain equilibrium status to determine if activity exceeds thresholds
• Use historical exemption documentation if grandfathered under old AEC licenses