Radium-226 Needles

Historical radium-226 brachytherapy needles, still used in some legacy applications. Classified as other radioactive compounds under HTS 2844.43.0050.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2844.30.20Lower: Free vs 25%

If in uranium ore residues

Radium in natural ore matrices classified with uranium-radium ores.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Legacy sources require historical provenance documentation

Special dosimetry for alpha emitters during import inspection

Differentiate from uranium compounds to stay in correct subheading