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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+25.0%30%
🇲🇽Mexico5%5%
🇨🇦Canada5%5%
🇩🇪Germany5%5%
🇯🇵Japan5%5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2844.20.00Lower: 7.5% vs 30%

If plutonium compounds mixed

Mixtures with fissile plutonium change to separate subheading.

3818.00.00Higher: 50% vs 30%

If doped for semiconductors

Doped uranium for electronics falls under Chapter 38 per chapter note.

2844.10.20Lower: 25% vs 30%

If sold as dispersion with cermets

Dispersions containing natural uranium classified under mixtures subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide criticality safety evaluation for package contents

Include health physics survey results for surface contamination

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.