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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+7.5%7.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2844.10.10.00Higher: 30% vs 7.5%

If natural uranium, not enriched in U235

Natural uranium or its compounds fall under 2844.10 as unenriched material.

2844.30.10.00Higher: 15.5% vs 7.5%

If thorium compounds or mixtures

Thorium-containing radioactive mixtures classified separately from uranium products.

2845.10.00.00Higher: 35% vs 7.5%

If spent nuclear fuel elements

Irradiated uranium fuel assemblies classified as spent fuel under 2845.10.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain NRC import license and IAEA safeguards agreement prior to shipment

Provide detailed isotopic composition certificate and radiation safety data

Avoid misclassification as natural uranium (2844.10); enrichment level determines heading