AGR Spent Fuel Cartridges from Germany
Spent graphite-moderated fuel cartridges from Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors (AGR), containing uranium oxide pins in steel tubes. Under HTS 2844.50.00.00 as irradiated elements from UK reactors. Designed for Magnox/AGR reprocessing pipelines.
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
• Comply with EURATOM regs for EU-origin fuel; provide Sellafield processing contracts
• Test for graphite dust contamination in packaging
• Document low-enriched uranium content to expedite clearances