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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