Radium-226 Needles from Mexico
Historical radium-226 brachytherapy needles, still used in some legacy applications. Classified as other radioactive compounds under HTS 2844.43.0050.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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