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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

Alternative Classifications

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

2844.50.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs Free

If spent nuclear fuel containing fluoride residues

Irradiated fuel elements fall under specific spent fuel provisions.

2853.90Higher: 12.8% vs Free

If other phosphides or non-fluoride uranium compounds

Heading 2853 covers other inorganic uranium compounds excluding fluorides.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use argon-purged, sealed containers due to extreme air/moisture sensitivity forming UO2F2

Limited production volumes require verified supplier Certificates of Analysis for customs clearance

Avoid general chemical shipping; requires Radioactive II Yellow III label regardless of activity