Cobalt-60 Irradiated Alloy Pellets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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