Plutonium Processing Radioactive Sludge from Canada
Sludge residues from nuclear fuel reprocessing containing plutonium-239 and fission byproducts like cesium-137. Falls under 2844.44.00.00 as radioactive residues from Chapter 28 Note 4(f), not pure compounds.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure DOE Form 741 certification; use NRC-approved packaging for >74 Bq/g specific activity; verify not classifiable as spent fuel under 2844.40 to prevent duty errors