Uranium Tetrafluoride Flakes
Uranium tetrafluoride flakes (UF4) are an intermediate compound produced during natural uranium conversion to fuel. These green flakes are a chemically defined compound of natural uranium, classified under tariff item 2844.10.00. UF4 is a critical step in producing uranium hexafluoride for enrichment or 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 UF4 is produced from enriched uranium
Enriched uranium compounds are classified under a separate tariff item for fissile materials.
If the UF4 is derived from depleted uranium
Depleted uranium compounds fall under a distinct tariff item for fertile materials.
If the product is a non-uranium metal fluoride
Fluorides of other metals are classified under heading 28.26, not under radioactive headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a CNSC import permit, as UF4 is a controlled nuclear substance
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing fluoride and uranium content to confirm chemical identity
• Ensure proper TDG classification for shipping, as UF4 is corrosive and radioactive
Related Products under Tariff item 2844.10.00
Ammonium Diuranate Powder (ADU)
Ammonium diuranate powder (ADU), with the formula (NH4)2U2O7, is the primary precipitate from natural uranium ore leaching processes. It is a natural uranium compound, classified under tariff item 2844.10.00, and is calcined to UO3 as a precursor to yellowcake.
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.
Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride (DUF6)
Depleted uranium hexafluoride (DUF6) results from uranium enrichment tails, containing less than 0.711% U-235, and is stored for potential conversion to metal or oxide. Although depleted, it is classified under tariff item 2844.10.00 as a natural uranium compound, per the legal notes.
Depleted Uranium Metal Ingots
Depleted uranium metal ingots are solid forms of uranium with a reduced U-235 content, though they retain natural isotopic composition per tariff notes. These ingots are used in radiation shielding, counterweights, and military applications. They are classified under tariff item 2844.10.00 as natural uranium in metal form.
Natural Uranium Alloy Wire
Natural uranium alloy wire is a drawn wire made from natural uranium alloyed with zirconium, designed for nuclear reactor components. It is an unworked form of an alloy containing natural uranium, classified under tariff item 2844.10.00. This product is used in fuel cladding and structural elements in reactors.
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.