Uranium Dioxide Powder (UO2) from China
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.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain prior NRC license under 10 CFR Part 110 for import; ensure IAEA safeguards agreement compliance
• Ship only via licensed carriers with Type B(U) packaging per DOT 49 CFR and IAEA SSR-6 standards
• Provide detailed radiation assay, purity certificate, and end-use statement to avoid delays at customs