Zirconium Clad Nuclear Reactor Plate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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