Cobalt-60 Irradiated Alloy Pellets
Cobalt-60 alloy pellets are sintered metal alloys containing activated Co-60 isotope for radiotherapy and sterilization applications. Covered by HTS 2844.43.00 for alloys containing radioactive isotopes other than those in prior subheadings.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If tritium or its compounds
Tritium (H-3) and compounds have dedicated subheading 2844.30.
If incorporated in medical radiotherapy equipment
Complete medical irradiation apparatus classifies under 9018.
If non-radioactive cobalt alloys
Ruthenium/cobalt/rhodium alloys without radioactivity fall in Chapter 81.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide irradiation history and Co-60 daughter product (Ni-60) documentation
• Use dual-purpose packaging certified for both highway and air transport per IAEA SSR-6
• Avoid classifying as base metal alloy (72xx) - specific radioactivity determines Chapter 28 status
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