Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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