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High-Purity Heavy Water for Nuclear Moderation D2O 99.96%

Ultra-high purity deuterium oxide (99.96% D2O) designed for heavy water nuclear reactors as a moderator and coolant. Classified in HTS 2845.10.00.00 for stable heavy water isotopes, excluding radioactive ones.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2844.50.00.00Lower: 20% vs 37.5%

If including spent nuclear fuel residues or irradiated elements

Radioactive residues or spent fuel elements are explicitly under 2844 per chapter note.

2809Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If diluted below heavy water threshold and sold as industrial solvent

Lower deuterium content may classify as regular water or hydrogen oxide preparations in 2809.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Secure U.S

• NRC or DOE import authorization for nuclear-related shipments; provide chain-of-custody records from production

• Test for tritium contamination to confirm non-radioactive status