High-Purity Boron Carbide for Nuclear Applications from Germany
Ultra-high purity boron carbide specifically for neutron absorption in nuclear reactors. Falls under HTS 2849.90.10.00 as chemically defined boron carbide compound, distinguished by isotopic purity.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain end-user certificates due to nuclear applications; may require NRC or DOE authorization
• Specify boron-10 isotope enrichment levels in documentation to prevent reclassification
• Package in sealed containers to maintain purity; contamination leads to 3824 classification