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Mixed Fission Product Ceramic Pellets

Sintered ceramic pellets containing multiple fission products (Cs-137, Sr-90, etc.) from nuclear fuel reprocessing for radiation research. HTS 2844.43.00 for mixtures containing various radioactive isotopes/compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2844Same rate: 25%

If classified as radioactive residues

Reprocessing residues more appropriately fit 2844.40 description.

2612Lower: 10% vs 25%

If uranium-bearing tailings

Uranium-containing mining residues classify under Chapter 26.

3824.99.39Higher: 35% vs 25%

If specific activity <74 Bq/g

Low radioactivity mixtures classify as chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide complete radionuclide vector with activities for top 10 isotopes

β€’ Include thermal power calculation for decay heat management

β€’ Mixture classification prevents splitting into individual isotope headings

Related Products under HTS 2844.43.00

Uranium-235 Enriched Isotope

Uranium-235 enriched isotope is a radioactive isotope used primarily in nuclear reactors for fission reactions and in research applications. It falls under HTS 2844.43.00 as a radioactive isotope other than those specified in subheadings 2844.10, 2844.20, or 2844.30, meeting the criteria for elements with artificially modified isotopic composition.

Plutonium-239 Dioxide Powder

Plutonium-239 dioxide (PuO2) is a ceramic compound of the radioactive element plutonium (atomic number 94), used in mixed oxide (MOX) nuclear fuel fabrication. Classified under HTS 2844.43.00 as a compound of radioactive elements beyond atomic number 84, including ceramic products containing such elements.

Americium-241 Oxide Source Material

Americium-241 oxide (Am-241 O2) is used in neutron sources, smoke detectors, and industrial gauges as a chemically defined compound of transuranic element americium (atomic no. 95). It qualifies for HTS 2844.43.00 as a compound of radioactive elements with atomic number >84.

Cobalt-60 Irradiated Alloy Pellets

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.

Cesium-137 Chloride Sealed Sources

Cesium-137 chloride (CsCl) sealed sources are used in brachytherapy and calibration standards, as compounds of fission product Cs-137 (half-life 30 years). HTS 2844.43.00 applies to such chemically defined radioactive compounds.

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.