Uranium ores and concentrates
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Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 2612.10.00.00
Uraninite Ore
Uraninite, also known as pitchblende, is a primary uranium-bearing mineral ore consisting mainly of uranium oxide (UO2). It is mined and processed into concentrates for nuclear fuel production, falling under HTS 2612.10.00.00 as a uranium ore.
Pitchblende Uranium Concentrate
Pitchblende concentrate is a milled and chemically processed form of uraninite ore with elevated U3O8 content, typically 70-90%. Classified under HTS 2612.10.00.00 as uranium concentrates for further refining into yellowcake.
Autunite Uranium Ore
Autunite is a fluorescent calcium uranium phosphate mineral ore, often found in secondary deposits, containing about 20% U3O8 equivalent. It qualifies as uranium ore under HTS 2612.10.00.00 when mined for uranium recovery.
Torbernite Copper-Uranium Ore
Torbernite is a copper uranyl arsenate mineral ore from hydrothermal deposits, valued for uranium content despite copper association. Falls under HTS 2612.10.00.00 as uranium ore when uranium is the principal metal extracted.
Uranium Ore Fines from Open-Pit Mining
Crushed fines (<4.75mm) from open-pit uranium mines, typically low-grade ore milled on-site before transport. Classified as uranium ores under HTS 2612.10.00.00, distinct from concentrates by processing level.
Canadian Uranium Ore Concentrate (U3O8)
U3O8 concentrate produced from high-grade Canadian uranium ores like those from McArthur River mine, containing 85-95% triuranium octoxide. HTS 2612.10.00.00 covers such imported uranium concentrates for U.S. fuel cycle.
Australian Uranium Ore from Ranger Mine
Low-grade sandstone-hosted uranium ore from Australia's Ranger mine, shipped as run-of-mine material for offsite processing. Falls squarely under HTS 2612.10.00.00 as unbeneficiated uranium ore.
Yellowcake Precursor Uranium Concentrate
Impure uranium oxide concentrate (U3O8 <70%) serving as precursor to purified yellowcake, produced via alkaline leaching of ores. HTS 2612.10.00.00 applies to this intermediate uranium concentrate product.
Namibian Uranium Ore from Rössing Mine
Granite-hosted alaskite uranium ore from Rössing mine, Namibia's largest open-pit uranium operation, exported as crushed ore. Classified under HTS 2612.10.00.00 for its primary uranium content.
In-Situ Leached Uranium Ore Residues
Spent sandstone ore residues from in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium mining, containing residual uranium values. Still classified as uranium ores under HTS 2612.10.00.00 if shipped for reprocessing.