Cobalt-60 Irradiated Alloy Pellets from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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