Triuranium Octoxide Pellets (U3O8) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
• Pellets must be certified non-fissile geometry per 10 CFR 71.59 to avoid special transport controls
• Include material safety data sheet (MSDS) with isotope vector for customs clearance
• Partner with licensed brokers experienced in Category I nuclear materials