Autunite Uranium Ore from Mexico
Autunite is a fluorescent calcium uranium phosphate mineral ore, often found in secondary deposits, containing about 20% U3O8 equivalent. It qualifies as uranium ore under tariff item 2612.10.00 when mined for uranium recovery, as it is a mineralogical species used in the metallurgical industry for uranium extraction.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the autunite has not undergone processes outside normal metallurgical industry practices, such as chemical treatment
• Provide CNSC import documentation and a certificate of analysis showing uranium content
• Declare the metal content in kilograms as required by statistical note 1