Americium-241 Oxide Source Material from Germany

Americium-241 oxide (Am-241 O2) is used in neutron sources, smoke detectors, and industrial gauges as a chemically defined compound of transuranic element americium (atomic no. 95). It qualifies for HTS 2844.43.00 as a compound of radioactive elements with atomic number >84.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include specific activity documentation (typically ~4 Ci/g for Am-241); obtain NRC specific license

Comply with 49 CFR 173.435 for excepted packages if ≤0.5 Ci total activity

Verify exemption from 2844 if activity <74 Bq/g; common error is overlooking daughter nuclides