Depleted Uranium Metal Plates
Rolled or forged plates of depleted uranium, 1-6 inches thick, used for tank armor plating and medical radiation shields. Classified in HTS 2844.30.50.10 as uranium metal depleted in U235, in primary wrought forms excluding alloys or finished articles. Meets Chapter 28 note for radioactive elements.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If as thorium metal rather than uranium
Pure thorium metal has dedicated statistical reporting separate from DU metal.
If pre-installed as vehicle armor components
Assembled armor assemblies classify as parts of military vehicles, not raw material.
If cut to size for medical radiation therapy instruments
Precision-machined shielding for medical devices may fall under instruments of Chapter 90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide origin certificate tracing to enrichment facilities; ensure radiological surveys < LSA-I limits
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as non-radioactive metal
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Depleted Uranium Metal Ingots
High-purity ingots made from depleted uranium (DU), with less than 0.711% U-235 content, used primarily in radiation shielding and counterweights. Classified under HTS 2844.30.50.10 as uranium metal depleted in U235, distinct from enriched uranium or compounds. These ingots are produced by casting molten DU into standardized shapes for industrial applications.
Depleted Uranium Metal Billets
Cylindrical or rectangular billets of depleted uranium metal, machined from cast ingots for further processing into rods or plates. Falls under HTS 2844.30.50.10 as unalloyed uranium metal depleted in U235, excluding compounds or enriched material. Used in aerospace counterweights and armor-penetrating applications.
Depleted Uranium Metal Rods
Extruded or forged rods of depleted uranium metal, typically 1-4 inches in diameter, for use in kinetic energy penetrators and balancing weights. HTS 2844.30.50.10 covers this unalloyed uranium metal depleted in U235, as primary forms before final machining. High density (19.1 g/cm³) makes it ideal for radiation shielding.
Depleted Uranium Metal Slugs
Cylindrical slugs or pellets of depleted uranium metal, precision-cast for use in tank ammunition and aircraft balance weights. HTS 2844.30.50.10 applies to this form of uranium metal depleted in U235, prior to final assembly into projectiles. Density and pyrophoric properties key for military applications.
Cast Depleted Uranium Metal Shapes
Custom-cast shapes like shields and flywheels from depleted uranium metal, in 'as-cast' condition before machining. Under HTS 2844.30.50.10 as uranium metal depleted in U235, covering unwrought and primary forms per Chapter 28 notes. Used where high density-to-volume ratio is critical.
Forged Depleted Uranium Metal Bars
Hot-forged bars of depleted uranium metal, improved mechanical properties for penetrator cores and keels. HTS 2844.30.50.10 for wrought uranium metal depleted in U235, excluding alloys per statistical notes. Processed to minimize impurities for defense specifications.