Pitchblende Uranium Concentrate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit precise chemical composition and radioactivity levels in import documentation
• Use Type A radioactive material packaging compliant with 49 CFR and IAEA SSR-6 standards
• Verify end-user has NRC registration for receipt of source material