CANDU Spent Fuel Bundles from Japan
Spent natural uranium fuel bundles from CANDU heavy-water reactors, 37-element design in stainless steel. Classified HTS 2844.50.00.00 as irradiated cartridges for Canadian export reprocessing. Low burn-up enables on-site storage.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Leverage CNSC-NRC mutual recognition for faster approvals
• Bundle marking essential for inventory reconciliation
• Account for duplex fuel (fresh/spent mixes) declarations