RBMK Spent Fuel Channels from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Extra scrutiny for proliferation risks; full IAEA verification required
• Use VT-1 trains for Russian-origin transport compliance