Iridium-192 Wire for Industrial Radiography from China
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.
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 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