Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride (DUF6) from China
Depleted uranium hexafluoride (DUF6) results from uranium enrichment tails, containing less than 0.711% U-235, stored for potential conversion to metal or oxide. It qualifies under HTS 2844.10.20.25 as a natural uranium compound in hexafluoride form.
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
• Coordinate with DOE for depleted material transfers; provide depletion assay certificates
• Employ UF6-compatible 48Y cylinders with pressure relief systems; comply with DOT 49 CFR 173.417 packaging