Ionization Smoke Detector for Residential Use from Germany
A battery-operated ionization-type smoke detector designed for home installation, utilizing americium-241 to detect smoke particles by ionizing air and measuring current changes. It falls under HTS 9022.29.40.00 as an apparatus based on ionizing radiation for smoke detection purposes, not for medical uses. These units typically include an alarm and test button for household safety.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify NRC or equivalent regulatory compliance for radioactive sources like Americium-241; obtain proper import licenses
• Include material safety data sheets (MSDS) and radiation certificates in documentation to avoid customs delays
• Label products clearly with radiation warnings to meet FDA and consumer product safety standards