Uranium Dioxide Powder (UO2) from China
Uranium dioxide (UO2) is a chemically defined compound of natural uranium used primarily as the main fuel material in nuclear reactors. It falls under HTS 2844.10.20 as a natural uranium compound, distinct from processed or enriched forms. This black powder is sintered into fuel pellets for power generation.
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 NRC or DOE import license prior to shipment due to radioactive nature; ensure IAEA safeguards compliance and provide origin certificates
• Package in UN-approved Type A containers with proper radiation labeling to avoid customs delays