Californium-252 Neutron Source

Californium-252 metal sources encapsulated for neutron radiography, well logging, and PGNAA analysis, featuring high neutron emission rate from spontaneous fission. HTS 2844.43.00 covers this transplutonium element (atomic no. 98) compound.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2844Same rate: 25%

If Cf-252 production residues

Spent Cf-252 sources and production residues classify under 2844.40.

9022.90.60.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If in neutron detection equipment

Complete neutron measuring instruments classify under 9022.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 25%

If semiconductor doping material

Doped chemical elements for electronics may fall under 3818 if in wafer form.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Report neutron emission rate (typically 2.3Γ—10⁢ n/s-ΞΌg) and half-life (2.645 years)

β€’ Include americium-252 impurity levels (<2%) in isotopic analysis

β€’ Criticality safety index must not exceed 10 for most packages

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Americium-241 Oxide Source Material

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Cobalt-60 Irradiated Alloy Pellets

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