Cobalt-60 Radioactive Source from Japan
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 — 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
• 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