RBMK Graphite Moderated Nuclear Reactor from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide enhanced safety upgrade documentation due to historical concerns
• Comply with graphite material export licensing requirements
• Pre-arrange specialized decommissioning waste management plans