Iridium-192 Wire for Industrial Radiography from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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