Nuclear Fuel Assembly Flow Skirt from Japan
Bottom flow distributor attached to fuel assemblies ensuring proper coolant distribution across the core. Part of nuclear reactors under HTS 8401.40.00.00 when supplied as reactor replacement component.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Coordinate with fuel vendor for assembly compatibility verification
• Provide dimensional inspection reports matching fuel assembly tolerances
• Avoid fuel element classification (HTS 8401.30) by documenting as reactor spare part