Americium-241 Pipe Crawler Radiography System from Japan
Robotic crawler with Am-241 alpha source for internal pipeline radiography without depressurization. HTS 9022.29.80.00 for ionizing radiation apparatus used in petrochemical inspection. Low-activity source for safety.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Often exempt quantity (under 0.74 TBq); still requires NRC notification
• Document crawler compatibility with pipe IDs 4-24 inches