Plutonium Trifluoride (PuF3) from Japan
Plutonium trifluoride is a chemically defined compound used in nuclear research and pyrochemical reprocessing of spent fuel. It falls under HTS 2844.20.00.20 as a fluoride compound of plutonium, included in heading 2844 per Chapter Note 4 for radioactive elements. Typically handled in gloveboxes due to high radiotoxicity.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require DOE Form 741 for tracking; ensure Type AF packaging
• Pitfall: Non-disclosure of Pu isotopes leads to denial