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Neutron Radiation Detector

A proportional counter or scintillation-based detector using materials like boron-10 or helium-3 to measure fast and thermal neutrons as ionizing radiation. Classified under HTS 9030.10.00.00 for detection of ionizing radiations including neutrons.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9023.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If for liquid scintillation neutron counters in labs

Lab instruments for chemical analysis of radiation may shift to 9023.

9030.39.01.00Same rate: 35%

If primarily for oscilloscope-displayed electrical signals

If focused on electrical waveform analysis from detectors, uses 9030.39.

8543.70Lower: 12.6% vs 35%

If imported as bare detector modules

Electrical assemblies not constituting complete instruments classify separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Comply with NRC import licenses for neutron-sensitive materials like He-3 tubes

• Specify detector gas/type in invoices to distinguish from alpha/beta only devices

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