8401.30.00.00/Uranium Dioxide Fuel Pellet Cartridge/Mexico

Uranium Dioxide Fuel Pellet Cartridge from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

13.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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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