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U.S. imports of spent nuclear fuel elements (cartridges) (HS 284450) totaled $19K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Spent Nuclear Fuel Elements (Cartridges) imports of $19K in April 2026 ran 300% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataIrradiated fuel cartridges removed from nuclear reactors are among the most tightly regulated articles in international trade, subject to Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing, Department of Energy oversight, and strict export/import controls under the Atomic Energy Act. The single US tariff line 2844500000 captures all such spent assemblies regardless of reactor type or fuel composition. Japan and the United Kingdom are the recorded US import sources, reflecting established civil nuclear programs with bilateral nuclear cooperation agreements with the United States. Importers must coordinate with the NRC well in advance of shipment, as licensing timelines and specialized transport packaging requirements (Type B containers) can extend lead times significantly.
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An NRC import license is required under 10 CFR Part 110, and the shipment must comply with DOT/IAEA Type B packaging standards for high-level radioactive material. Coordination with the Department of Energy may also be necessary depending on the origin and intended disposition of the material.
The US schedule consolidates all spent fuel cartridges under a single 10-digit line (2844500000) regardless of reactor technology or fuel type. Classification does not differentiate by enrichment level or cladding material at this heading; the key distinction for regulatory purposes is the radioactivity level and physical form, which drives packaging and licensing requirements rather than tariff treatment.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $19K | +$19K |
| JAPAN | $19K | -- | -$19K |
| INDONESIA | -- | $11K | +$11K |
| ECUADOR | -- | -- | -- |
| CHILE | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2844500000 | SPENT FUEL ELEMENT (CARTRIDGE) OF NUCLEAR REATORS | $19K | -- |
SPENT FUEL ELEMENT (CARTRIDGE) OF NUCLEAR REATORS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2844500000 | SPENT FUEL ELEMENT (CARTRIDGE) OF NUCLEAR REATORS | $31K |
SPENT FUEL ELEMENT (CARTRIDGE) OF NUCLEAR REATORS
1.2K kg
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
SILICON, UNDER 99.99% (BY WEIGHT) SILICON
HS 280469
PHOSPHORIC ACID AND POLYPHOSPHORIC ACIDS
HS 280920
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | -- | $19K | +$19K |
| Tennessee | $19K | -- | -$19K |
| Texas | -- | $11K | +$11K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | -- | $19K | +$19K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $19K | -- | -$19K |
| DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX | -- | $11K | +$11K |