Beryllium Reflector Rods for Nuclear Reactors from Japan
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.
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
• 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