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
9903.91.0125%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
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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