Silicon Carbide TRISO Fuel Particle Cartridge from Germany
Non-irradiated TRISO (TRi-structural ISOtropic) fuel cartridge containing thousands of silicon carbide-coated uranium oxide/ carbide particles embedded in graphite matrix for high-temperature gas reactors. Under HTS 8401.30.00.00 as advanced nuclear fuel element. Offers extreme fission product retention up to 1600°C.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit TRISO particle integrity test results (isotropic coating thickness >35μm); include FGR (fission gas release) data
• Coordinate with DOE for advanced reactor fuel import license
• Document graphite matrix purity (>99.9%)