Uranium Metal Turnings
Machining turnings of natural uranium metal recovered from fabrication scrap. Though elemental, these turnings are classified under heading 28.44 as natural uranium metal, used for recycling in fuel fabrication.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the turnings are radioactive waste
Radioactive residues are classified separately under heading 28.44.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the turnings are not contaminated with other metals
• Obtain a CNSC import permit and declare the goods as natural uranium metal
• Ensure proper packaging to prevent dispersion during transport
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Ammonium Diuranate Precipitate
Ammonium diuranate precipitate ((NH4)2U2O7), a yellow intermediate from uranium ore processing, used for fuel fabrication. This is a chemically defined natural uranium compound, falling under heading 28.44.
Natural Uranium Depleted Metal Turnings
Machining turnings and chips from natural uranium metal processing, remaining classified as uranium metal despite their form. These turnings are not compounds and are recycled for fuel fabrication, falling under heading 28.44.
Natural Uranium Metal Billets
Semi-finished billets of natural uranium metal, composed primarily of U-238 with trace U-235, intended for forging into structural components. These billets are unalloyed and meet the definition of natural uranium under heading 28.44.
Natural Uranium Metal Foil
Thin rolled foil sheets of natural uranium metal, confirmed by spectrometry to have natural isotopic content. Used in research targets, these foils are unalloyed and fall under the natural uranium metal provisions of heading 28.44.
Natural Uranium Metal Ingots
Pure natural uranium metal cast into ingots, consisting primarily of U-238 with trace U-235, used in nuclear fuel production. These ingots are unalloyed and meet the definition of natural uranium under heading 28.44.
Natural Uranium Metal Pellets
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