VVER Russian Pressurized Water Reactor from China
VVER (Water-Water Energetic Reactor) is a Russian-designed PWR used in many Eastern European plants. It qualifies under HTS 8401.10.00.00 for complete nuclear reactor imports.
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
• Address geopolitical export controls from origin countries like Russia
• Submit OPIC or similar reactor operational safety case documentation
• Budget for specialized nuclear-rated transport and insurance