Uranium metal
Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes) and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products: > Natural uranium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds: > Uranium metal
Duty Rate (from China)
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 2844.10.10.00
Natural Uranium Metal Ingots
Pure natural uranium metal cast into ingots, consisting primarily of U-238 with trace U-235, used in nuclear fuel production. Classified under HTS 2844.10.10.00 as natural uranium metal per Chapter 28 notes for radioactive elements. Meets criteria for natural uranium not artificially enriched.
Natural Uranium Metal Rods
Cylindrical rods of natural uranium metal fabricated for machining into nuclear reactor components. Falls under HTS 2844.10.10.00 as unalloyed natural uranium metal per radioactive elements heading. Excludes enriched or depleted forms.
Natural Uranium Metal Billets
Semi-finished billets of natural uranium metal used for forging into structural components. Classified as uranium metal under HTS 2844.10.10.00 per Chapter 28 note 4 for radioactive elements. Natural composition distinguishes from enriched material.
Natural Uranium Metal Slabs
Cast slabs of natural uranium metal serving as stock for further fabrication. Properly classified under 2844.10.10.00 as unalloyed natural uranium metal per radioactive chemical elements heading. Distinguished by natural isotopic ratio.
Natural Uranium Metal Powder (Non-Dispersible)
Atomized natural uranium metal powder compacted for metallurgy, non-pyrophoric form. HTS 2844.10.10.00 applies to all uranium metal forms including powders per heading scope. Excludes dispersible high-fire hazard powders.
Natural Uranium Depleted Metal Turnings
Machining turnings and chips from natural uranium metal processing. Remains classified as uranium metal under HTS 2844.10.10.00 despite form; not a compound. Recycled for fuel fabrication.
Natural Uranium Metal Wire
Drawn wire of natural uranium metal for experimental reactor applications. HTS 2844.10.10.00 covers all pure natural uranium metal shapes including wire form. Excludes coated or insulated wire.
Natural Uranium Metal Foil
Thin rolled foil sheets of natural uranium metal used in research targets. Classified under 2844.10.10.00 as uranium metal regardless of thin gauge. Natural isotopic content confirmed by spectrometry.
Natural Uranium Metal Pellets
Pressed pellets of natural uranium metal for research reactor fuel trials. HTS 2844.10.10.00 applies to consolidated metal forms; distinguished from oxide fuel pellets. Used in non-proliferation studies.
Natural Uranium Metal Plates
Rolled plates of natural uranium metal for shielding or reactor vessel applications. HTS 2844.10.10.00 covers this pure metal form of natural uranium as defined in heading 2844 notes. Excludes alloyed or compounded uranium.