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U.S. imports of non-irradiated nuclear fuel elements (cartridges) for reactors (SITC 71877) totaled $7.1M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Non-Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Elements (Cartridges) for Reactors paid $537K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $4.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFresh (non-irradiated) fuel assemblies — the bundled fuel rods or cartridges loaded into a reactor core before use — are classified here, distinct from irradiated (spent) fuel, which carries entirely different regulatory and hazardous-materials treatment. Enriched uranium fuel elements are subject to NRC import licensing, Department of Energy authorizations, and strict nuclear safeguards under IAEA agreements. The commercial market is served by a small number of qualified fuel fabricators, and fuel supply contracts are typically long-term arrangements tied to specific reactor designs and enrichment specifications.
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Non-irradiated (fresh) fuel elements have not been used in a reactor and contain no fission products, so they are classified and regulated as nuclear materials rather than radioactive waste. Irradiated (spent) fuel is subject to entirely different NRC, DOT, and international safeguard frameworks governing radioactive waste transport and storage. Misidentifying the irradiation status would result in incorrect classification and potentially serious regulatory violations.
Imports of enriched uranium fuel elements must comply with IAEA safeguards under the US-IAEA Safeguards Agreement, NRC import licensing requirements under the Atomic Energy Act, and the terms of any applicable 123 Agreement with the exporting country. The specific enrichment level (low-enriched vs. high-enriched uranium) also affects which regulatory controls apply.
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