Uranium Dioxide Fuel Pellet Cartridge from Germany
A non-irradiated fuel element cartridge containing pressed uranium dioxide (UO2) pellets encased in zirconium alloy cladding, designed for insertion into nuclear reactor cores. It falls under HTS 8401.30.00.00 as a complete fuel cartridge for nuclear reactors, prior to irradiation. These cartridges generate heat through controlled fission when activated.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain IAEA safeguards agreement and prior U.S
• NRC approval for import; provide detailed isotopic composition certificates
• Verify non-irradiated status with dosimetry reports to avoid misclassification
• Comply with UN dual-use regulations under Category 1