Palladium-103 Brachytherapy Seeds from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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