Uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U235, plutonium or compounds of these products
Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes) and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products. > Uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U235, plutonium or compounds of these products > Uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U235, plutonium or compounds of these products
Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 2844.20.00
Americium-241 Calibration Source
Americium-241 calibration source is a radioactive source containing americium-241, used for calibration of radiation detection equipment. Americium-241 is a radioactive isotope with atomic number 95, which is greater than 84, and thus falls under heading 28.44. However, tariff item 2844.20.00 specifically covers uranium enriched in U235, plutonium and their compounds, alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures. Americium-241 is not uranium enriched in U235 or plutonium, so it would not be classified under this tariff item.
Ammonium Diuranate Enriched in U235
Ammonium diuranate (ADU) enriched in U235 is a yellow precipitate from enriched uranium solutions, calcined to produce UO3 or UO2. This compound is used in uranium purification processes. It is classified under this tariff item as an 'other' uranium compound enriched in U235.
Ammonium Uranyl Fluoride ((NH4)2U2O3F8)
Ammonium uranyl fluoride ((NH4)2U2O3F8) is an intermediate double salt used in uranium purification and fuel fabrication processes. This compound contains uranium enriched in U235 and is classified under this tariff item. It is a chemically defined compound of enriched uranium.
Depleted Uranium Alloy Armor Penetrators
Depleted uranium alloy armor penetrators are projectiles made from depleted uranium metal, often alloyed with other metals, designed for military armor-piercing applications. Although the description mentions high-enriched uranium (HEU) metal disks, the product as described is a depleted uranium alloy, which is not enriched in U235. Under the legal notes, goods answering to a description in heading 28.44 are classified there, but depleted uranium is not covered by tariff item 2844.20.00 which specifically requires enrichment in U235 or plutonium content. This product would not fall under this tariff item.
Depleted Uranium Oxide (DUO2) Test Material
Depleted uranium oxide (DUO2) test material, with a U235 content below 0.711%, is used for calibrating isotopic analysis instruments. Although primarily depleted, it is classified under this tariff item because it is a uranium compound that may be referenced for testing purposes. The product is presented as a powder for laboratory use.
Enriched Uranium Metal Powder 20% U235
Atomized powder of uranium metal enriched to 20% U235, used for research reactor targets or as HALEU feed. This elemental form of enriched uranium falls under tariff item 2844.20.00 as a product containing uranium enriched in U235.
Enriched Uranyl Peroxide (UO4·2H2O) Precipitate
Uranyl peroxide dihydrate is an oxide-related compound of U235-enriched uranium used in purification processes. It falls under tariff item 2844.20.00 as a compound of enriched uranium.
High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Oxide
UO2 or U3O8 powder enriched to 19% U235, classified as HALEU for advanced reactors. This compound of uranium enriched in U235 is covered by tariff item 2844.20.00 for emerging small modular reactor fuel.
High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Pellets
High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) pellets are uranium dioxide pellets enriched to 5-19.75% U235, used as fuel for advanced nuclear reactors. These pellets are compounds of uranium enriched in U235, and therefore fall under tariff item 2844.20.00. The product is a fabricated fuel form for next-generation nuclear reactors, requiring special handling and regulatory compliance.
Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) Metal Foil
Rolled foil of 93% U235 uranium metal for research or downblending. This elemental form of highly enriched uranium falls under tariff item 2844.20.00 as a product containing uranium enriched in U235.
Mixed Uranium Oxide (MOX) Powder Fuel Blend
MOX powder consists of plutonium-uranium mixed oxide where the uranium component is enriched in U235, used for advanced reactor fuel. It qualifies under tariff item 2844.20.00 due to containing compounds of uranium enriched in U235 and plutonium.
Mixed Uranium-Plutonium Oxide (MOX) Powder
Mixed Uranium-Plutonium Oxide (MOX) powder is a blend of 5-7% PuO2 in a UO2 matrix, with an enriched uranium base, used as fuel for light water reactors. This product is a mixture containing both uranium enriched in U235 and plutonium compounds, and is explicitly covered by tariff item 2844.20.00. The product is used in nuclear fuel fabrication and is subject to stringent regulatory controls.
Plutonium-239 Dioxide Powder
PuO2 powder derived from plutonium-239, a fissile isotope used in mixed oxide (MOX) nuclear fuel fabrication. This compound of plutonium falls under tariff item 2844.20.00 per Chapter 28 notes on radioactive isotopes.
Plutonium-239 Oxide Powder (PuO2)
Plutonium-239 oxide powder (PuO2) is a plutonium dioxide powder containing the Pu-239 isotope, used in MOX fuel fabrication. Plutonium and its compounds are explicitly covered by tariff item 2844.20.00, which includes plutonium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures. This high-purity powder is used for nuclear reactor applications and is subject to strict regulatory oversight.
Plutonium Alloy Pu-1% Ga
Delta-phase stabilized plutonium alloy with 1% gallium, used in weapons or research. As an alloy containing plutonium, it is explicitly included in tariff item 2844.20.00.
Plutonium-Beryllium Neutron Source
Plutonium-Beryllium neutron source is an encapsulated combination of plutonium and beryllium that produces neutrons via an alpha-neutron reaction. This product is a mixture containing plutonium, and is therefore covered by tariff item 2844.20.00, which includes mixtures containing plutonium or compounds of these products. It is used for calibration and oil well logging applications.
Plutonium-Gallium Alloy Ingots
Plutonium-Gallium alloy ingots are stabilized delta-phase plutonium alloys used for pit manufacturing. This product is a plutonium alloy, which is explicitly covered by tariff item 2844.20.00, which includes alloys containing plutonium. The precise gallium content is critical for nuclear weapons component material, and the product is subject to strict regulatory controls.
Plutonium Metal Ingot
Cast ingot of plutonium metal (primarily Pu-239), used as feed material for oxide production. As elemental plutonium, it is classified in tariff item 2844.20.00. Highly reactive and pyrophoric.
Plutonium Trifluoride (PuF3)
Plutonium trifluoride (PuF3) is a chemically defined compound used in nuclear research and pyrochemical reprocessing of spent fuel. This product contains plutonium, a fissile element, and is classified under this tariff item. It is presented as a powder for laboratory or industrial use.
Plutonium Trifluoride (PuF3) Crystals
Crystalline PuF3 used in plutonium metal reduction processes. This inorganic compound of plutonium falls under tariff item 2844.20.00 as a compound of plutonium.
Plutonium-Uranium Mixed Oxide (MOX) Powder
Mixture of plutonium oxide and 5% enriched uranium oxide powder for MOX fuel production, containing both fissile materials. This falls under tariff item 2844.20.00 as a mixture containing compounds of uranium enriched in U235 and plutonium.
TRISO Fuel Kernels (UCO 15% U235)
Uranium oxycarbide (UCO) kernels enriched to 15% U235, coated for TRISO particle fuel. This ceramic product containing enriched uranium compounds falls under tariff item 2844.20.00.
Triuranium Octoxide (U3O8) Enriched Yellowcake
Triuranium octoxide (U3O8) enriched in U235, commonly known as yellowcake, serves as a stable intermediate for uranium conversion processes. This black powder is a key feedstock for nuclear fuel production. It is classified under this tariff item as an 'other' uranium compound enriched in U235.
UO2 Powder for MOX Fuel 5% U235 Enriched
Fine uranium dioxide powder at 5% U235 enrichment, blended with PuO2 for MOX production. This chemically defined compound falls under tariff item 2844.20.00.
Uranium-235 Enriched Metal Ingots
Uranium-235 enriched metal ingots are solid metallic uranium ingots enriched to more than 20% U235, used for high-flux research and test reactors. These ingots are uranium enriched in U235, and therefore fall under tariff item 2844.20.00, which covers uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds. The product is a metal form of enriched uranium, subject to strict regulatory controls.
Uranium-235 Enriched UF6 Gas
Hexafluoride gas of uranium enriched in the isotope U235, used primarily in gaseous diffusion or centrifuge processes for further enrichment in nuclear fuel cycles. This chemically defined compound falls under tariff item 2844.20.00.
Uranium Dioxide (UO2) Pellets Enriched to 4% U235
Sintered ceramic pellets of UO2 with 4% U235 enrichment, the standard form for light water reactor fuel rods. This ceramic product containing enriched uranium qualifies under tariff item 2844.20.00.
Uranium Dioxide (UO2) Powder
Uranium dioxide (UO2) powder enriched in U235 is the primary oxide compound used in the fabrication of nuclear fuel pellets for reactors. This fine powder is sintered into pellet form for use in fuel assemblies. It falls under this tariff item as a compound of uranium enriched in U235.
Uranium Dioxide (UO2) Powder Enriched in U235
Enriched uranium dioxide (UO2) powder is the primary form used to fabricate nuclear fuel pellets for light water reactors. This powder is sintered into pellet form for use in fuel assemblies. It is classified under this tariff item as an 'other' uranium compound enriched in U235.
Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6)
Uranium hexafluoride (UF6) is a volatile, chemically defined uranium compound used primarily in uranium enrichment processes for nuclear fuel cycles. When enriched in U235, it is classified under this tariff item. This product is a key feed material for gaseous diffusion or centrifuge enrichment facilities.
Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6) Enriched in U235
Uranium hexafluoride (UF6) enriched in U235 is a volatile compound used in the gaseous diffusion process for enriching uranium-235, essential for nuclear fuel production. This product is a key feed material for enrichment facilities. It is classified under this tariff item as a compound of uranium enriched in U235.
Uranium Oxide Sintered Ceramic Pellets
Uranium oxide sintered ceramic pellets, pre-sintered from enriched UO2 powder, serve as an intermediate for nuclear reactor fuel rods. These ceramic products contain uranium enriched in U235 and are ready for further processing into fuel assemblies. They are classified here as ceramic products containing enriched uranium compounds.
Uranium Pentafluoride (UF5)
Uranium pentafluoride (UF5) is an unstable intermediate compound formed during UF6 reduction reactions, studied in nuclear chemistry. This chemically defined fluoride of enriched uranium is classified under this tariff item. It is typically produced and used in controlled laboratory conditions.
Uranium-Plutonium Cermet Fuel Particles
Dispersed ceramic-metal composite particles containing (U,Pu)C or (U,Pu)O2 for TRISO fuel in high-temperature reactors. Tariff item 2844.20.00 covers dispersions (cermets) containing enriched uranium and plutonium compounds.
Uranium Tetrafluoride (UF4)
Uranium tetrafluoride (UF4), also known as 'green salt,' is a green crystalline powder produced by the reduction of UF6. It is used to fabricate uranium metal or oxide fuel for nuclear applications. When enriched in U235, it is classified under this tariff item as a fluoride of fissile uranium.
Uranium Tetrafluoride (UF4) Enriched Compound
Uranium tetrafluoride (UF4) enriched compound, also known as green salt, is produced during the reduction of UF6 and used in metal production for nuclear applications. This critical precursor is classified under this tariff item as an 'other' enriched uranium compound. It is a key intermediate in the nuclear fuel cycle.
Uranium Tetrafluoride (UF4) Green Salt
Uranium tetrafluoride (UF4) green salt is a UF4 powder intermediate enriched in U235, used as a precursor to enriched uranium metal production. This product is a compound of uranium enriched in U235, and therefore falls under tariff item 2844.20.00, which covers uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds. It is a key intermediate in the nuclear fuel cycle and is subject to regulatory controls.
Uranium Trioxide (UO3) Yellowcake Derivative
Uranium trioxide (UO3), a yellow-orange powder derived from yellowcake processing, is an intermediate oxide used in the nuclear fuel cycle. When enriched in U235, it is classified under this tariff item as a uranium compound. This product is typically converted to UO2 or UF6 for further enrichment or fuel fabrication.
Uranyl Fluoride (UO2F2)
Uranyl fluoride (UO2F2) is a yellow crystalline compound derived from the hydrolysis of uranium hexafluoride. It is used in nuclear fuel processing and research applications. This chemically defined fluoride compound of enriched uranium is classified under this tariff item.
Uranyl Nitrate Enriched in U235
Uranyl nitrate enriched in U235 is a key intermediate compound in uranium processing, obtained from enriched uranium ore for conversion to nuclear fuel. It is a chemically defined compound of uranium enriched in U235, falling under tariff item 2844.20.00 which covers uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds. This product is used in the nuclear fuel cycle and is subject to strict regulatory controls.