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Palladium-103 Brachytherapy Seeds

Pd-103 seeds in titanium encapsulation for prostate cancer brachytherapy, containing activated precious metal palladium isotope. HTS 2844.43.00 applies to radioactive alloys/dispersions of precious metals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

7113.19.50Lower: 23% vs 25%

If non-radioactive palladium jewelry

Palladium articles without radioactivity classify under Chapter 71.

9018.90.75Higher: 35% vs 25%

If complete brachytherapy applicators

Apparatus for brachytherapy classifies under 9018.

3006.70.00.00Lower: 5% vs 25%

If pharmaceutical gel form

Hormonal/gel radiopharmaceuticals fall in Chapter 30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide air-kerma strength specifications (U/s) per seed

Include encapsulation integrity testing per AAPM TG-56

Distinguish from Chapter 90 medical devices by primary radioactive classification

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