Thorium Metal Turnings
Machining turnings and chips of thorium metal for recycling. HTS 2844.30.20 includes thorium and its compounds/residues.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If as nuclear reactor fuel elements
Fabricated thorium fuel assemblies classify under 8401.
If low-purity slag residues
Impure thorium slags may fall under 2620 as metal waste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Not classified as waste if >95% purity; otherwise EPA rules apply
• Segregate from other metal scrap to avoid contamination issues
Related Products under HTS 2844.30.20
Depleted Uranium Metal Ingots
Cast ingots of depleted uranium metal (DU <0.711% U235) for machining into shielding or counterweights. Falls under HTS 2844.30.20 as a compound of depleted uranium per heading 2844 notes.
Thorium Oxide Powder
ThO2 powder for high-temperature ceramics and nuclear fuel kernels. Classified under HTS 2844.30.20 as a thorium compound per Chapter 28 note 4.
Depleted Uranium Silicide Powder
U3Si2 powder for advanced nuclear fuel research. Classified as uranium compound in HTS 2844.30.20.
Ammonium Thorium Fluoride
NH4ThF5 intermediate for thorium purification. HTS 2844.30.20 for thorium compounds.
Uranium Phosphide Powder
U3P4 powder for specialized nuclear applications. Under HTS 2844.30.20.
Thorium Sulfate Hydrate
Th(SO4)2·9H2O for analytical standards. HTS 2844.30.20.