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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unenriched natural uranium oxide
Natural (not enriched) uranium ores and concentrates like yellowcake fall in Chapter 26, excluding enriched isotopes of heading 2844.
If thorium compounds rather than uranium
Thorium oxides and compounds are classified separately under 2844.30, distinct from uranium compounds.
If in mixed chemical preparations not chemically defined
Complex mixtures containing uranium oxide but not purely chemically defined may shift to Chapter 38 preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure specific export license from origin country's authority matching US import authorization
• Label packages with UN number 2972 for uranium oxide radioactive material and include criticality safety data
• Verify enrichment level documentation to confirm <20% U235 avoids higher weapons-grade controls
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 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.
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.
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.