Technetium-99m Generator Column from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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)