Plutonium-239 Oxide Powder (PuO2) from China
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.
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
• Secure DOE/NNSA authorization certificate before import
• Include criticality safety index and Pu content verification documents
• Ensure UN packaging certification for fissile material transport