Oxide
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 compounds > Oxide
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 2844.10.20.10
Uranium Dioxide Powder (UO2)
Uranium dioxide (UO2) is a black crystalline powder primarily used as the main fuel material in nuclear reactors for generating electricity. It falls under HTS 2844.10.20.10 as a compound of natural uranium in oxide form, specifically classified as a uranium oxide for nuclear applications. This chemically defined compound meets the criteria for radioactive isotopes and their compounds in Chapter 28.
Uraninite Uranium Oxide Concentrate
Uraninite concentrate is a naturally occurring uranium oxide mineral (UO2) processed into powder form for further refinement into nuclear fuel. Classified under HTS 2844.10.20.10 as a natural uranium oxide compound, it contains radioactive isotopes suitable for the nuclear fuel cycle. This product is chemically defined per Chapter 28 notes.
Yellowcake Uranium Oxide (U3O8)
Yellowcake, chemically uranium oxide (U3O8), is an intermediate product from uranium ore milling, appearing as a yellow powder used in fuel fabrication. It is classified under HTS 2844.10.20.10 as a natural uranium compound in oxide form, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for radioactive chemical compounds. Primarily imported for conversion to UF6 in the nuclear fuel cycle.
Triuranium Octoxide Pellets (U3O8)
Triuranium octoxide (U3O8) in pellet form is a densified version of yellowcake used in advanced nuclear fuel prototyping and research. This natural uranium oxide compound is specifically under HTS 2844.10.20.10 due to its radioactive nature and classification as a uranium oxide. Pellets facilitate handling in reactor design testing.
UO2 Uranium Oxide for Nuclear Fuel
High-purity UO2 uranium oxide powder specifically manufactured for pressing into nuclear reactor fuel pellets. It qualifies under HTS 2844.10.20.10 as a natural uranium oxide compound, central to light water reactor fuel fabrication. Meets stringent chemical purity standards for power generation.
Natural Uranium Oxide Sintered Powder
Sintered uranium oxide powder (primarily UO2/U3O8 blend) is heat-treated for density, used in MOX fuel precursor production. Classified as HTS 2844.10.20.10 for its status as a natural uranium oxide compound with specific radioactivity. Essential for international nuclear fuel supply chains.