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

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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