MOX Plutonium-Uranium Fuel Cartridge from Japan
Non-irradiated mixed oxide (MOX) fuel cartridge combining plutonium and uranium oxides in pellet form within metal cladding for light water reactors. Falls under HTS 8401.30.00.00 as a non-irradiated fuel element for nuclear reactors. Used to recycle plutonium from spent fuel, extending nuclear fuel cycle.
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
• File Form 7410 with detailed Pu-239 enrichment levels (<3% typical for LWR MOX); arrange physical inventory verification by IAEA
• Secure Category I nuclear material transport per 10 CFR 71
• Maintain tamper-evident packaging seals