Technetium-99m Generator Column from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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)