Zirconium Clad Nuclear Reactor Plate from China
Specialty carbon steel plate clad with zirconium for nuclear reactor pressure boundaries. Zirconium cladding prevents neutron absorption and corrosion. Classifies under 7210.90.10.00 as clad nonalloy flat-rolled >600mm width.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include ASME Section III nuclear material certification and traceability
• Document zirconium cladding purity (>99.5% typically) and hydrogen pickup specs
• Special customs handling for nuclear materials; advance NRC notification required