AGR Spent Fuel Cartridges from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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