Silicon Carbide TRISO Fuel Particle Cartridge from Japan
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 — 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
• 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%)