Core Support Barrel from Canada
Cylindrical support structure that locates the reactor core relative to the vessel and directs coolant flow in PWRs. Classified under HTS 8401.40.00.00 as fundamental reactor internal for core positioning and thermal-hydraulics.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Submit finite element analysis for seismic and loss-of-coolant accident loads
• Verify weld procedures qualified to nuclear codes with mock-up testing