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.

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.

2620.60Lower: 10% vs 30%

If uranium-containing slag/ash

Slag and residues from uranium processing go to Chapter 26.

2844Same rate: 30%

If radium residues mixed

Residues containing radium isotopes classified separately.

8544.49Lower: 13.9% vs 30%

If insulated wire scrap

Scrap insulated cables containing uranium classified by insulation.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide swipe tests confirming fixed contamination levels

Classify as LSA-I for low specific activity transport

Document origin from licensed machining operations

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