Uranium Tetrafluoride Flakes from United States
Uranium tetrafluoride flakes (UF4) are a form of depleted uranium tetrafluoride, used as an intermediate in nuclear fuel conversion processes. As a chemically defined compound of uranium depleted in U235, they are 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
• Verify that the flakes are depleted uranium and not natural or enriched
• Provide the CBSA with a certificate of analysis showing U235 content
• Ensure compliance with CNSC packaging and labelling requirements for radioactive materials