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Technetium-99m Generator Column

Molybdenum-99/Technetium-99m generator columns contain Mo-99 adsorbed on alumina, decaying to Tc-99m for SPECT imaging. As ceramic mixtures containing radioactive isotopes, classified under HTS 2844.43.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

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

2841.90.10.00Higher: 40.5% vs 25%

If stable technetium salts

Non-radioactive technetium compounds classify under other Chapter 28 headings.

3006.40.00.00Lower: 10% vs 25%

If eluted Tc-99m pertechnetate solution

Radiopharmaceuticals in dosage form go to Chapter 30.

3822Lower: 10% vs 25%

If diagnostic reagent kits

Prepared diagnostic reagents containing radioisotopes classify in 3822.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document Mo-99/Tc-99m activity ratio and column capacity (typically 1-10 Ci)

β€’ Include alumina column specifications and elution protocol validation

β€’ Classify as generator (2844) vs finished pertechnetate (Chapter 28/30)

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Americium-241 Oxide Source Material

Americium-241 oxide (Am-241 O2) is used in neutron sources, smoke detectors, and industrial gauges as a chemically defined compound of transuranic element americium (atomic no. 95). It qualifies for HTS 2844.43.00 as a compound of radioactive elements with atomic number >84.

Cobalt-60 Irradiated Alloy Pellets

Cobalt-60 alloy pellets are sintered metal alloys containing activated Co-60 isotope for radiotherapy and sterilization applications. Covered by HTS 2844.43.00 for alloys containing radioactive isotopes other than those in prior subheadings.

Cesium-137 Chloride Sealed Sources

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