Tungsten Radiation Shielding Plate from Japan
Dense tungsten plates designed to shield against X-rays and gamma radiation in medical and industrial settings. This product is an 'other' tungsten article under HTS 8101.99.80.00, valued for its high atomic number and density over lead alternatives.
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
• Obtain radiation safety data sheets and FDA approvals if for medical devices to expedite CBP clearance
• Document non-lead composition to qualify for environmental preference programs during entry
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification by specifying finished plate dimensions on commercial invoice