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2844.42.00.00 - Actinium-225, actinium-227, californium-253, curium-240, curium-241, curium-242, curium-243, curium-244, einsteinium-253, einsteinium-254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, polonium-209, polonium-210, radium-223, uranium-230 or uranium-232, and their compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements or compounds 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityGBq
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of DutyFree
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 2844.42.00.00, specifically enumerates certain radioactive elements and isotopes, along with their compounds, alloys, dispersions, ceramic products, mixtures, and residues containing them. The listed elements include actinium-225 and -227, californium-253, various curium isotopes (240 through 244), einsteinium-253 and -254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208 through -210, radium-223, and uranium-230 or -232. This detailed listing ensures precise classification of these specific high-value or specialized radioactive materials.

Unlike sibling categories such as 2844.41.00.00, which is dedicated to tritium and its compounds, or 2844.43.00 covering "other" radioactive elements and isotopes not otherwise specified, this subheading carves out a distinct group of well-defined radioactive substances and their related products. Furthermore, it differs from 2844.44.00.00, which exclusively covers radioactive residues, by focusing on active radioactive elements and their incorporated forms.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification of goods under 2844.42.00.00 relies entirely on the precise identification of the aforementioned radioactive elements or their compounds, alloys, dispersions, ceramic products, mixtures, or residues. Proper identification and documentation of the specific radioactive isotope or element present are crucial for accurate classification.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 2844.42.00.00?
HTS code 2844.42.00.00 covers Actinium-225, actinium-227, californium-253, curium-240, curium-241, curium-242, curium-243, curium-244, einsteinium-253, einsteinium-254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, polonium-209, polonium-210, radium-223, uranium-230 or uranium-232, and their compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements or compounds under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 28: Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes.
›What products are classified under 2844.42.00.00?
This classification covers Actinium-225, actinium-227, californium-253, curium-240, curium-241, curium-242, curium-243, curium-244, einsteinium-253, einsteinium-254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, polonium-209, polonium-210, radium-223, uranium-230 or uranium-232, and their compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements or compounds. It is a subcategory of Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds other than those of subheading 2844.10, 2844.20 or 2844.30; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds; radioactive residues:.
›What is the import duty rate for 2844.42.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 2844.42.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is Free.
›What unit of quantity is used for 2844.42.00.00?
Imports under HTS 2844.42.00.00 are measured in GBq.

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