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RBMK Graphite Moderated Nuclear Reactor

RBMK is a Soviet-designed reactor using graphite moderator and light water coolant, known from Chernobyl. Falls under HTS 8401.10.00.00 as a nuclear reactor.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+35.0%38.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2504.10Lower: 10% vs 38.3%

If natural graphite for moderator imported separately

Graphite blocks classify as mineral products in Chapter 25.

8411.82Lower: 12.5% vs 38.3%

If other power generation machinery if not nuclear-specific

Non-nuclear specific turbines shift to gas turbine provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide enhanced safety upgrade documentation due to historical concerns

• Comply with graphite material export licensing requirements

• Pre-arrange specialized decommissioning waste management plans

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