Plutonium Processing Radioactive Sludge from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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