Uranyl Fluoride (UO2F2) from China
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.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare exact U235 enrichment levels and provide radiation safety data sheets
• Comply with DOT 49 CFR for low-specific-activity packaging
• Pitfall: Failing to specify 'enriched' status may trigger reclassification