Triuranium Octoxide (U3O8) Enriched Yellowcake from China
Enriched triuranium octoxide, commonly known as yellowcake, serves as a stable intermediate for uranium conversion processes. Classified in HTS 2844.20.00.30 as other uranium compounds enriched in U235. This black powder form facilitates safe storage and transport.
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
• Provide DOE/NRC material balance reports tracking total uranium (TU) and U235 content from origin
• Comply with 10 CFR 71 packaging requirements for low-enriched materials (<5% U235 typically)
• Avoid delays by pre-clearing with U.S
• Customs under Nuclear Materials Import Program