U.S. exports of Non-Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Elements (Cartridges) & Parts (HS 840130) totaled $128.0M in August 2026.
Importers of Non-Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Elements (Cartridges) & Parts paid $1.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.81% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Non-Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Elements (Cartridges) & Parts imports of $9.6M in August 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFresh, non-irradiated fuel assemblies and cartridges destined for nuclear reactors enter under tariff line 8401300000 and require NRC import authorization because they contain enriched or natural uranium or other fissile material. The 'non-irradiated' qualifier is classification-critical: once fuel has been used in a reactor and become radioactive, it exits this heading entirely and is governed by separate nuclear materials regulations. Fuel fabricators and utilities managing long-term fuel supply contracts should account for NRC licensing timelines, which can extend well beyond standard customs lead times.
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104 import shipments a month
Only fuel elements that have not yet been used in a reactor — and therefore have not become radioactive spent fuel — classify under 8401300000. Irradiated or spent fuel assemblies are classified differently and are subject to additional radioactive materials transport and disposal regulations beyond standard customs requirements.
Importers generally need an NRC import license or authorization, a shipper's declaration for radioactive materials compliant with IAEA transport regulations, and standard commercial entry documentation. Coordination with the port of entry and the carrier is essential given the specialized handling requirements for fissile materials.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 8401
Subheading 840130 · $128.0M of $138.6M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8401300000 | Fuel Elements (Cartridges)Non-Irradiated, and Part | $14.6M | 9.81% | 99.90% | $1.4M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8401300000 | Fuel Elements (Cartridges)Non-Irradiated, and Part | $128.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$9.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$128.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $100.9M of Non-Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Elements (Cartridges) & Parts and exported $570.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and China together take 93% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 9.81% of imports for consumption.