Cobalt-60 Irradiated Alloy Pellets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
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
• 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