RBMK Graphite Moderated Nuclear Reactor from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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