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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily plutonium compounds with incidental uranium
Plutonium and its compounds dominate classification when uranium is not the principal component.
If pressed into finished ceramic nuclear fuel pellets
Completed ceramic fuel elements from uranium oxides are classified as finished ceramic articles in Chapter 69.
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
Related Products under HTS 2844.20.00.10
Uranium Dioxide (UO2) Powder
Uranium dioxide (UO2) powder is the primary oxide compound of uranium enriched in U235, used in the fabrication of nuclear fuel pellets for reactors. It falls under HTS 2844.20.00.10 as a uranium oxide compound derived from enriched uranium, meeting the criteria for radioactive isotopes and their compounds in heading 2844.
Uranium Trioxide (UO3) Yellowcake Derivative
Uranium trioxide (UO3), often derived from yellowcake processing of enriched uranium, is an intermediate oxide used in nuclear fuel cycles. Classified under HTS 2844.20.00.10 as a uranium oxide compound of enriched U235.
Uranium Oxide Sintered Ceramic Pellets
Pre-sintered UO2 pellets from enriched uranium oxide powder, intermediate for reactor fuel rods. Classified in HTS 2844.20.00.10 as ceramic products containing uranium enriched in U235 compounds.
Enriched Uranyl Peroxide (UO4·2H2O) Precipitate
Uranyl peroxide dihydrate is an oxide-related compound of U235-enriched uranium used in purification processes. Falls under HTS 2844.20.00.10 as a uranium oxide compound per Chapter 28 definitions.
Depleted Uranium Oxide (DUO2) Test Material
While primarily for enriched, depleted uranium oxide <0.711% U235 may reference this code for testing isotopes; technically borderlines but used in calibration. HTS 2844.20.00.10 covers uranium compounds broadly.