Natural Uranium Metal Pellets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
• Density measurements confirm metal vs. oxide composition
• Individual pellet accountability per NRC requirements
• Avoid moisture exposure to prevent hydrogen evolution