Uranium Tetrafluoride (UF4) from China

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.

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

Secure export license from originating country under NSG guidelines

Use UN-approved drums with criticality controls

Common issue: Incorrect UN number (use 2977 for fissile excepted)

Uranium Tetrafluoride (UF4) from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2844.20.00.20