Mixed Uranium Oxide (MOX) Powder Fuel Blend

MOX powder consists of plutonium-uranium mixed oxide where the uranium component is enriched in U235, used for advanced reactor fuel. It qualifies under HTS 2844.20.00.10 due to containing compounds of uranium enriched in U235.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2844.10.50.00Higher: 40% vs 7.5%

If primarily plutonium compounds with incidental uranium

Plutonium and its compounds dominate classification when uranium is not the principal component.

6909.11Higher: 14.5% vs 7.5%

If pressed into finished ceramic nuclear fuel pellets

Completed ceramic fuel elements from uranium oxides are classified as finished ceramic articles in Chapter 69.

2844.50.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs 7.5%

If tritium or other isotopes mixed with uranium oxide

Mixtures with isotopes other than U/Pu like tritium fall under the residual radioactive mixtures subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include IAEA safeguards verification certificates for both Pu and U content in all import documentation

Use Type B(U) packaging for higher activity MOX and pre-notify port 30 days prior per US regulations