Uranium Dioxide Spent Fuel Rods from Canada
These are irradiated uranium dioxide (UO2) fuel rods extracted from nuclear reactors after use, containing fission products and actinides. Classified under HTS 2844.50.00.00 as spent (irradiated) fuel elements due to their high specific radioactivity from reactor exposure. They require specialized handling for reprocessing or disposal.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain NRC and DOE approvals prior to import; comply with 10 CFR Part 71 for packaging and transport
• Provide detailed radiation surveys and inventory certificates; avoid common pitfalls like incomplete IAEA documentation
• Use Type B(U) containers certified for fissile material to prevent criticality accidents