Triuranium Octoxide (U3O8) Yellowcake from China
Yellowcake, or U3O8, is the primary commercial form of natural uranium concentrate from ore milling. Classified in HTS 2844.10.20 as a natural uranium compound; it's the starting material for the nuclear fuel cycle. Typically 70-90% U3O8 content in powder 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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit Form 7410 to NRC 30 days pre-import; ensure uranium from non-proliferation treaty compliant sources
• Pitfall: improper drum venting leads to pressure buildup claims