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
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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