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
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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