Uranium Hexafluoride (UF6) Depleted
Depleted uranium hexafluoride (UF6) is a volatile radioactive compound used in gaseous diffusion or centrifuge processes for uranium isotope separation. Classified under HTS 2844.30.20.20 as a uranium fluoride compound from depleted uranium (U235 content below natural levels).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing enriched uranium (U235 >0.711%)
Enriched UF6 falls under heading 2845 for fissile materials, not depleted uranium.
If classified primarily by fluorine content ignoring uranium
Incorrect; Chapter 28 Note 2 excludes radioisotope compounds from simple halogen classification.
If pure uranium metal or alloys, not compounds
Pure depleted uranium metal uses different subheading; fluorides are specifically chemical compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ship only in NRC-approved Type 30B or 30C cylinders with pressure relief devices; verify cylinder requalification per DOT 49 CFR
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets specifying UF6's chemical reactivity with moisture (forms HF) and radiological data
Related Products under HTS 2844.30.20.20
Uranium Tetrafluoride (UF4)
Uranium tetrafluoride (UF4), also known as green salt, is a radioactive compound of depleted uranium used as an intermediate in nuclear fuel processing to produce uranium hexafluoride for enrichment. It falls under HTS 2844.30.20.20 as a fluoride compound of uranium depleted in U235, explicitly covered in this subheading for uranium fluorides.
Uranyl Fluoride (UO2F2)
Uranyl fluoride (UO2F2) is a hydrated uranium(VI) fluoride compound used in nuclear fuel reprocessing and analytical chemistry. It qualifies for HTS 2844.30.20.20 as a chemically defined fluoride of depleted uranium.
Uranium Pentafluoride (UF5)
Uranium pentafluoride (UF5) is an unstable intermediate fluoride of depleted uranium formed during UF6 production, used in specialized nuclear research. Classified in HTS 2844.30.20.20 as a uranium fluoride compound.
Depleted Uranium Trifluoride (UF3)
Uranium trifluoride (UF3), derived from depleted uranium, serves as a reducing agent in nuclear metallurgy and fuel fabrication. Falls precisely under HTS 2844.30.20.20 for uranium fluorides from depleted sources.