Plutonium-239 Oxide Powder (PuO2)
Plutonium dioxide powder containing Pu-239 isotope, used in MOX fuel fabrication. Falls under HTS 2844.20.0050 as 'other' plutonium compounds. High-purity powder for nuclear reactor applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If transuranic elements other than plutonium
Elements beyond uranium and plutonium classified in 2844.40.
If spent fuel residues containing plutonium
Radioactive residues from nuclear operations fall under 2844.50.
If specific alloys containing plutonium
Certain plutonium alloys have distinct statistical suffixes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure DOE/NNSA authorization certificate before import
• Include criticality safety index and Pu content verification documents
• Ensure UN packaging certification for fissile material transport
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Uranium-235 Enriched UF6 Gas
Hexafluoride uranium gas enriched in the U235 isotope to levels above 0.711% for nuclear fuel production. Classified under HTS 2844.20.0050 as 'other' compounds of uranium enriched in U235. Used primarily in uranium enrichment cascades for reactor fuel.
High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Pellets
Uranium dioxide pellets enriched to 5-19.75% U235 for advanced reactors. Classified as 'other' under HTS 2844.20.0050 for enriched uranium compounds. Fabricated fuel form for next-generation nuclear reactors.
Uranium-235 Enriched Metal Ingots
Solid metallic uranium ingots enriched >20% U235 for research reactors. HTS 2844.20.0050 'other' classification for enriched uranium metal forms. Used in high-flux research and test reactors.
Plutonium-Beryllium Neutron Source
Encapsulated Pu-Be combination producing neutrons via alpha-neutron reaction. Classified under HTS 2844.20.0050 as plutonium-containing mixture. Used for calibration and oil well logging.
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Mixed Uranium-Plutonium Oxide (MOX) Powder
MOX powder blend of 5-7% PuO2 in UO2 matrix, enriched uranium base. HTS 2844.20.0050 as mixture containing enriched uranium and plutonium compounds. Fuel for light water reactors.