Industrial Fluorine for Uranium Enrichment from Japan
Bulk fluorine gas shipment for UF6 production in nuclear fuel cycles, shipped in tonnage tube trailers. HTS 2801.30.10.00 covers this elemental fluorine as precursor for volatile uranium hexafluoride.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• NRC/DOE export license required even for imports; dual-use declaration mandatory
• Tube trailer must meet ASME VIII with fluorine service rating; inspect welds pre-shipment
• Coordinate with NRC for end-user verification to prevent diversion