Radium-226 Needles from Germany
Historical radium-226 brachytherapy needles, still used in some legacy applications. Classified as other radioactive compounds under HTS 2844.43.0050.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Legacy sources require historical provenance documentation
• Special dosimetry for alpha emitters during import inspection
• Differentiate from uranium compounds to stay in correct subheading