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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed uranium-thorium pellets
Thorium-bearing fuel pellets have separate classification.
If in cermet dispersion pellets
Cermet fuel containing uranium classified as mixtures.
If reaction catalysts
Spent uranium catalyst pellets go to spent catalyst heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Density measurements confirm metal vs. oxide composition
• Individual pellet accountability per NRC requirements
• Avoid moisture exposure to prevent hydrogen evolution
Related Products 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.