Palladium-103 Brachytherapy Seeds from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• 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