Natural Uranium Dioxide Powder from Japan
Powdered uranium dioxide (UO2) derived from natural uranium, used primarily as fuel material in nuclear reactors. It falls under HTS 2844.10.50.00 as a compound of natural uranium, classified as 'other' natural uranium compounds beyond specific subheadings. This chemically defined inorganic compound meets Chapter 28 criteria for radioactive elements.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain IAEA safeguards agreement and prior U.S
• NRC approval for import; declare specific radioactivity accurately on entry docs; avoid common pitfalls like missing end-use certificates for nuclear materials