Polonium-210 Alpha Source from Japan
Polonium-210 electrodeposited on metal substrate for alpha particle sources in research and static eliminators (atomic no. 84 explicitly listed in 2844 note). HTS 2844.43.00 classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document plating uniformity and total activity (typically 5-500 mCi)
• Include 210Pb ingrowth monitoring protocol (half-life 22 years)
• Verify classification under note covering polonium specifically