VVER Russian Pressurized Water Reactor from Japan
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 — 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
• 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