High-Purity Boron Carbide for Nuclear Applications from Japan
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 — 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
• 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