Uranium Pentafluoride (UF5) from United States
Uranium pentafluoride (UF5) is an unstable intermediate fluoride of depleted uranium, formed during the production of UF6 or in specialized nuclear research. As a chemically defined compound of uranium depleted in U235, it is classified under tariff item 2844.30.00, which covers uranium depleted in U235 and its compounds.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCNSCImport ControlRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
- CNSC
Import Control · Required
CANADIAN NUCLEAR SAFETY COMMISSION: CNSC Import Control (Controlled Nuclear Substance) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 28443).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2844. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Because UF5 is unstable, ensure proper packaging and transport conditions compliant with TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods) regulations
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) and a certificate of analysis to the CBSA to confirm the chemical identity
• Verify that your end-use is permitted under Canada's nuclear non-proliferation policy before importing