Beryllium Reflector Rods for Nuclear Reactors
Machined beryllium rods used as neutron reflectors in nuclear reactor cores due to low neutron absorption. Classified in HTS 8112.19.00.00 as 'other' articles of beryllium for specialized industrial use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | +37.5% | 43% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied as assembled nuclear reactor fuel elements
Integral parts of nuclear reactors classify under Chapter 84 power generation machinery.
If unmachined billet form
Before final machining into rods, unwrought beryllium billets use the specific unwrought subheading.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure NRC import license and end-user statements for nuclear materials well in advance
• Provide isotopic purity certificates; impurities can trigger reclassification as waste
• Comply with IAEA safeguards declarations for dual-use nuclear materials
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Beryllium Machining Waste
Waste and scrap generated from machining beryllium components, consisting primarily of beryllium shavings and turnings with impurities. Classified under HTS 8112.19.00.00 as 'other' articles and waste of beryllium, distinct from unwrought beryllium in 8112.11.00.00.
Beryllium Foil Scrap
Scrap remnants from beryllium foil production used in aerospace and electronics, unsuitable for direct reuse. Falls under HTS 8112.19.00.00 as 'other' beryllium waste, separate from master alloys or powders.
Beryllium Window for X-Ray Equipment
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Beryllium Copper Alloy Scrap (Beryllium >1%)
Scrap from beryllium copper alloys (BeCu) used in springs and connectors, where beryllium content defines classification. HTS 8112.19.00.00 includes such waste/articles under 'other' beryllium products.
Precision Beryllium Mirror Blanks
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Beryllium Test Coupons
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