2844.50.00.00/Research Reactor Spent Fuel Elements/China

Research Reactor Spent Fuel Elements from China

Plate-type or rod-type spent fuel from research reactors (e.g., HEU or LEU MTR fuel), irradiated for isotope production. Under HTS 2844.50.00.00 if meeting spent fuel definition despite non-power use. Common in TRIGA or HFIR facilities.

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

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Import Tips

• Distinguish from targets via burn-up logs; misclassification common

• Small quantities still need full RAM transport regs

• Coordinate with DOE for US returns under FRR program