Iridium-192 Wire for Industrial Radiography
Iridium-192 wire consists of precious metal iridium activated to contain Ir-192 isotope, used in weld inspection gamma radiography. As an alloy/dispersion containing radioactive isotope of precious metal, it falls under HTS 2844.43.00.
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If non-radioactive iridium
Platinum/iridium alloys without radioactivity classify as precious metal articles.
If in complete X-ray apparatus
Apparatus using radioactive sources for inspection classify under 9022.
If mixed radioactive residues
Complex mixtures/residues from multiple isotopes go to 2844.40.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide source fabrication drawings showing encapsulation design
• Comply with ISO 9978 for sealed source leak testing results
• Note exemption from Chapter 71 precious metals due to radioactivity dominating classification
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