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Decommissioned Reactor Coolant Residue

Evaporated residues from reactor coolant containing tritium, cobalt-60, and activation products. Covered by HTS 2844.44.00.00 as radioactive residues per Note 4(f).

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.

2853.10.00Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If primarily phosphides or cyanamides post-processing

Note 2(e) directs specific carbon compounds including cyanamide derivatives to 2853.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If for chemically treated, non-radioactive residues

Prepared chemical residues lacking Chapter 28 specificity move to Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for specific activity >74 Bq/g threshold; segregate tritium vs gamma emitters for packaging; pre-clear with receiving facility's 10 CFR 20 license