Plutonium-239 Dioxide Powder from China
Plutonium-239 dioxide (PuO2) is a fissile compound used in mixed oxide (MOX) nuclear fuel, classified here as a radioactive compound of an element with atomic number >84. It qualifies under note 4(c) for chemically defined compounds of transuranic elements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure DOE/NNSA authorization certificate; implement criticality safety analysis per 10 CFR 71; use Type B(U) packaging certified for fissile material transport