Zircaloy-4 Fuel Cladding Spacer Grid from China

Non-irradiated Zircaloy-4 spacer grid assembly that positions and supports fuel rods within nuclear fuel cartridges, maintaining coolant flow spacing. Classifies under HTS 8401.30.00.00 as parts of non-irradiated fuel elements. Features Inconel springs for rod retention and precise cell tolerances.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.3%

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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Verify grid strap thickness (±0.001") and dimple height specs; provide fretting wear test data

Include fuel assembly design locus documentation

Common error: classifying as general reactor internals