Promethium-147 Beta Source Disks from China
Promethium-147 (atomic no. 61) oxide ceramic disks for beta thickness gauging in manufacturing, explicitly covered by heading 2844 note (a). Classified HTS 2844.43.00 as rare earth radioactive element.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide beta endpoint energy (225 keV) and specific activity documentation
• Include Sm-147 daughter identification for decay chain
• Rare earth classification per 2844 note distinguishes from other chapters