Radium-226 Needles from Japan
Historical radium-226 brachytherapy needles, still used in some legacy applications. Classified as other radioactive compounds under HTS 2844.43.0050.
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
• Legacy sources require historical provenance documentation
• Special dosimetry for alpha emitters during import inspection
• Differentiate from uranium compounds to stay in correct subheading