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
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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
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)