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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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