Silicon Carbide TRISO Fuel Particle Cartridge from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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%)