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%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
• Provide enhanced safety upgrade documentation due to historical concerns
• Comply with graphite material export licensing requirements
• Pre-arrange specialized decommissioning waste management plans