Plutonium Processing Radioactive Sludge from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 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