BWR Boiling Water Nuclear Reactor from China
A Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) allows water to boil in the core, producing steam directly for turbines. Classified under HTS 8401.10.00.00 as a nuclear reactor for power generation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Secure bilateral nuclear cooperation agreements and non-proliferation assurances
• Provide detailed reactor core design and safety analysis reports to customs
• Avoid common pitfalls by pre-clearing transportation routes for oversized reactor vessels