Compact Cyclotron for PET Isotope Production from China
Medical cyclotron accelerating protons for PET tracer isotope production in hospitals. Falls under HTS 8543.10.00.00 as particle accelerator generating radioactive isotopes for diagnostic imaging. Self-shielded design for clinical environments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• NRC or Agreement State radioactive materials license required
• Shielding calculations and radiation safety officer designation documentation
• Hot cell integration specifications for isotope processing