Depleted Uranium Alloy Armor Penetrators from China
High-enriched uranium (HEU) metal disks for spallation neutron sources and tritium production. Classified under HTS 2844.20.0050 as enriched uranium metal form. Critical for nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship.
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
• DOE/NNSA Category I SNM controls apply - highest security level
• Armed escort and continuous surveillance typically required
• Target dimensions and irradiation specifications must be documented