Industrial Fluorine for Uranium Enrichment from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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