RBMK Spent Fuel Channels from China
Irradiated fuel channels from RBMK reactors (Chernobyl-type), loaded with uranium dioxide bundles in zirconium channels. HTS 2844.50.00.00 for these highly radioactive spent elements. Subject to international safeguards due to design history.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Extra scrutiny for proliferation risks; full IAEA verification required
• Use VT-1 trains for Russian-origin transport compliance