Uranium Tetrafluoride (UF4) from United States
Uranium tetrafluoride (UF4), also known as green salt, is a radioactive compound of depleted uranium used as an intermediate in nuclear fuel processing, particularly in the conversion to uranium hexafluoride for enrichment. It is a chemically defined compound of uranium depleted in U235, falling 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
• Obtain a CNSC import permit for radioactive substances before shipping
• Clearly label the product as depleted uranium tetrafluoride on all shipping documents to avoid delays
• Be prepared to provide documentation on the U235 content to confirm it is depleted (less than 0.711% U235)