Cobalt-60 Radioactive Source from China
Cobalt-60 sealed sources are used for cancer radiotherapy and sterilization. Falls under HTS 2844.43.0050 as other radioactive isotopes and compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Secure Agreement State or NRC authorization for medical/industrial sources
• Transport under Radioactive Material, Type A or B(U) package standards
• Include inventory reports to track source leakage risks