High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Oxide from Mexico
UO2 or U3O8 powder enriched to 19% U235, classified as HALEU for advanced reactors. Covered by HTS 2844.20.00 as a compound of uranium enriched in U235. Emerging for small modular reactor fuel.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• HALEU requires specific NRC enrichment authorization; declare as LEU >5%; use enhanced physical protection measures