Zirconium Clad Nuclear Reactor Plate from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 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