Natural Uranium Dioxide Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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