Nuclear Fuel Containers Headed for North Carolina Trade Zone
Published Date: 6/16/2026
Notice
Summary
TN Americas LLC wants to start making nuclear fuel containers in Kernersville, North Carolina, using special materials that may have different import duties. This change could save money by using Foreign-Trade Zone rules that reduce or eliminate some taxes on parts. People have until July 27, 2026, to share their thoughts before the plan moves forward.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Duty-free DN30 nuclear containers
TN Americas’ proposed production in Kernersville, North Carolina would make DN30 nuclear fuel containers that the notice lists as duty-free. If you are a manufacturer or importer of these finished DN30 containers, the finished product is identified with a duty rate of duty-free.
Parts face 0%–6.5% duties; FTZ can lower costs
The notice lists foreign-status inputs for the Kernersville facility — e.g., cold-rolled and hot-rolled stainless steel plates, stainless steel bars, stainless steel pipe fittings, foam materials, microporous insulated panels, acrylic-based sealant, and vulcanized rubber seals — with duty rates that range from duty-free to 6.5%. Conducting production under Foreign-Trade Zone procedures can reduce or eliminate some duties on parts, which may lower costs for producers using those inputs.
Some inputs subject to Section 122/232 trade measures
The notice states certain materials/components may be subject to duties or measures under section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 or section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 depending on country of origin; such subject merchandise must be admitted to FTZs in privileged foreign status under 19 CFR 146.41. If you import those materials, they may face those special trade restrictions or treatment.
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