2844.43.00.10 - Elements, isotopes and compounds with cobalt-60 radioactivity only

This classification covers elements, isotopes, and compounds that are radioactive, specifically those containing only Cobalt-60. Cobalt-60 is a synthetically produced radioactive isotope of cobalt commonly used in industrial radiography, cancer treatment, and sterilization processes. The key defining characteristic for this category is the sole presence of Cobalt-60 as the radioactive component.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 2844.43.00.50, which is a residual category for "Other" radioactive elements, isotopes, compounds, alloys, dispersions, ceramic products, mixtures, and residues. Therefore, if a product contains radioactive Cobalt-60 alongside other radioactive isotopes or elements, it would generally fall under the "Other" category unless specifically provided for elsewhere.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification within 2844.43.00.10 is based on the definitive presence of Cobalt-60 as the sole source of radioactivity. Importers and exporters should ensure that documentation clearly identifies Cobalt-60 as the specific radioactive material when classifying goods under this HTS code.