Americium-241 Oxide from Japan
Americium-241 oxide is used in smoke detectors and industrial gauges. It is an 'other' radioactive compound under HTS 2844.43.0050, as a transuranic element compound.
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
• Apply for general or specific NRC license; small quantities may qualify for exemptions
• Label shipments with UN2915 and include radiation monitoring protocols
• Verify purity to distinguish from mixtures that might fall under residues