Fast Breeder Spent Fuel Pins from Japan
Mixed plutonium-uranium oxide pins from fast breeder reactors like Superphénix or Monju, post-irradiation. HTS 2844.50.00.00 for high-actinide content spent elements. Key for breeder fuel cycle closure.
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
• High Pu-239 requires Category I safeguards inspections
• Criticality controls stricter due to high fissile loading
• Validate MOX isotopic assays pre-shipment