Technetium-99m Generator Column from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

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
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

Include alumina column specifications and elution protocol validation

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