Uranium-235 Enriched UF6 Gas from Japan

Hexafluoride gas of uranium enriched in the isotope U235, used primarily in the gaseous diffusion or centrifuge processes for further enrichment in nuclear fuel cycles. This chemically defined compound falls under HTS 2844.20.00 as a compound of uranium enriched in U235. It is handled under strict nuclear regulatory controls due to its fissile properties.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

0%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Obtain prior NRC authorization and IAEA safeguards agreement; ensure transport in Type 30B cylinders compliant with DOT 49 CFR; declare exact enrichment levels in Shipper's Export Declaration