Brachytherapy Afterloader System from Germany
High-dose rate brachytherapy device delivering Iridium-192 sources directly into tumors for precise radiation therapy. Used in nonprofit cancer centers for prostate and gynecological treatments. Qualifies under HTS 9810.00.80.00 as integral radioactive therapeutic apparatus.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include NRC/AEC source material license and institutional radiation safety plan
• Document apparatus design confirming integral radioactive source delivery mechanism
• Maintain records proving exclusive therapeutic use in nonprofit institutions