Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6)
Uranium hexafluoride is a volatile, chemically defined uranium compound used primarily for uranium enrichment processes in nuclear fuel cycles. It falls under HTS 2844.20.00.20 as a fluoride of uranium enriched in U235 or its compounds, per Chapter 28 notes defining radioactive isotopes and compounds. This white crystalline solid sublimes at low temperatures, enabling gaseous diffusion or centrifugation for isotope separation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in oxide form such as UO2 or U3O8
Uranium oxides are classified separately under 2844.10 for uranium enriched in U235, distinct from fluorides per subheading structure.
If not specified as fluoride but another uranium compound form
Other uranium compounds fall under the broader 2844.20 basket excluding fluorides, based on specific chemical composition.
If for spent nuclear fuel residues containing uranium fluorides
Radioactive residues from nuclear reactors are directed to 2845, overriding compound-specific headings per Chapter Note 4.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain NRC and DOE licenses prior to import; ensure IAEA safeguards compliance with transport documentation
• Use Type B(U) packaging certified for fissile materials
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete enrichment declarations leading to customs holds
Related Products under HTS 2844.20.00.20
Uranyl Fluoride (UO2F2)
Uranyl fluoride is a yellow crystalline compound derived from uranium hydrolysis of hexafluoride, used in nuclear fuel processing and research. Classified under HTS 2844.20.00.20 as a chemically defined fluoride compound of enriched uranium, aligning with Chapter 28 provisions for radioactive isotopes. It serves as an intermediate in uranium conversion facilities.
Uranium Tetrafluoride (UF4)
Uranium tetrafluoride, or 'green salt,' is a green crystalline powder produced by reduction of UF6, used to fabricate uranium metal or oxide fuel. It is classified in HTS 2844.20.00.20 as a fluoride of fissile uranium enriched in U235, per heading 2844 scope for radioactive compounds. Essential for metal reduction processes in nuclear applications.
Plutonium Trifluoride (PuF3)
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.
Ammonium Uranyl Fluoride ((NH4)2U2O3F8)
Ammonium uranyl fluoride is an intermediate double salt used in uranium purification and fuel fabrication. Classified under HTS 2844.20.00.20 as a uranium fluoride compound, with Chapter Note 6 specifying complex salts in 2842 but overridden by radioactive specificity in 2844. It precipitates from solutions for solid handling.
Uranium Pentafluoride (UF5)
Uranium pentafluoride is an unstable intermediate compound formed during UF6 reactions, studied in nuclear chemistry. It qualifies under HTS 2844.20.00.20 as a chemically defined fluoride of enriched uranium per Chapter 28 definitions. Primarily a research material due to its reactivity.