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
25%
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
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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