Monazite Sand Concentrate from Japan
Monazite sand concentrate containing 5-7% thorium oxide, certified NRC source material for thorium extraction programs. Essential for DOE advanced reactor fuel development. 9808.00.5000 with certification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Rare earth/thorium assay certificate required
• Radioactivity content verification for transport classification
• Thorium extraction facility designated as end-user