2844.10.50.00/Natural Uranium Dioxide Powder/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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