Uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U235, plutonium or compounds of these products
Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes) and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products: > Uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U235, plutonium or compounds of these products
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 2844.20.00
Uranium-235 Enriched UF6 Gas
Hexafluoride gas of uranium enriched in the isotope U235, used primarily in the gaseous diffusion or centrifuge processes for further enrichment in nuclear fuel cycles. This chemically defined compound falls under HTS 2844.20.00 as a compound of uranium enriched in U235. It is handled under strict nuclear regulatory controls due to its fissile properties.
Plutonium-239 Dioxide Powder
PuO2 powder derived from plutonium-239, a fissile isotope used in mixed oxide (MOX) nuclear fuel fabrication. Classified under HTS 2844.20.00 as a compound of plutonium per Chapter 28 notes on radioactive isotopes. Stored and shipped in sealed containers to prevent criticality.
Uranium Dioxide (UO2) Pellets Enriched to 4% U235
Sintered ceramic pellets of UO2 with 4% U235 enrichment, the standard form for light water reactor fuel rods. This ceramic product containing enriched uranium qualifies under HTS 2844.20.00 per the heading's explicit inclusion of ceramic products. Produced under precise specifications for nuclear reactor use.
Plutonium-Uranium Mixed Oxide (MOX) Powder
Mixture of plutonium oxide and 5% enriched uranium oxide powder for MOX fuel production, containing both fissile materials. Falls under HTS 2844.20.00 as a mixture containing compounds of uranium enriched in U235 and plutonium. Used in advanced reactor fuel cycles.
High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Oxide
UO2 or U3O8 powder enriched to 19% U235, classified as HALEU for advanced reactors. Covered by HTS 2844.20.00 as a compound of uranium enriched in U235. Emerging for small modular reactor fuel.
Plutonium Metal Ingot
Cast ingot of plutonium metal (primarily Pu-239), used as feed material for oxide production. As elemental plutonium (a fissile compound per notes), classified in HTS 2844.20.00. Highly reactive and pyrophoric.
Uranium-Plutonium Cermet Fuel Particles
Dispersed ceramic-metal composite particles containing (U,Pu)C or (U,Pu)O2 for TRISO fuel in high-temperature reactors. HTS 2844.20.00 covers dispersions (cermets) containing enriched uranium and plutonium compounds.
Enriched Uranium Metal Powder 20% U235
Atomized powder of uranium metal enriched to 20% U235 for research reactor targets or HALEU feed. Qualifies as a compound (elemental form) of enriched uranium under HTS 2844.20.00.
Plutonium Alloy Pu-1% Ga
Delta-phase stabilized plutonium alloy with 1% gallium, used in weapons or research. As an alloy containing plutonium, explicitly included in HTS 2844.20.00.
UO2 Powder for MOX Fuel 5% U235 Enriched
Fine uranium dioxide powder at 5% U235 enrichment, blended with PuO2 for MOX production. Chemically defined compound under HTS 2844.20.00.
Plutonium Trifluoride (PuF3) Crystals
Crystalline PuF3 used in plutonium metal reduction processes. Inorganic compound of plutonium per HTS 2844.20.00.
TRISO Fuel Kernels (UCO 15% U235)
Uranium oxycarbide (UCO) kernels enriched to 15% U235, coated for TRISO particle fuel. Ceramic product containing enriched uranium compounds under HTS 2844.20.00.
Highly Enriched Uranium (HEU) Metal Foil
Rolled foil of 93% U235 uranium metal for research or downblending. Elemental compound form in HTS 2844.20.00.